Trail Running calendar near Great Waltham 2025-2026

Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K, organized by Nice Work Race Management, takes place at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest in Kent. The course offers traffic-free woodland trails through a pine canopy for two distances: half marathon and 10K. Described as challenging and scenic, the route weav..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a 13.1-mile circular trail race in Thetford Forest at High Lodge, Brandon, IP27 0AF. The multi-terrain course combines hard-packed trails, forest paths, sand and grassy footpaths, delivering woodland scenery for road runners and trail enthusiasts alike. The event..

Viper 5 mile trail run (Autumn edition) is held near Ingatestone, Essex, at The Viper in Mill Green. The 5-mile loop traverses countryside on public rights of way and is run in the dark, using the same course as the spring edition. It’s a small-capacity event (50 places) with first-come, first-serve..

Running Tribe Races in Buckinghamshire, England, offers endurance events at two venues: Courses 1–3 at Chalfont Park Sports Club in Chalfont St Peter and Courses 4–6 at Chalfont St Peter Community Centre. Runners can choose, on the day, from 7k, 10k, 14k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or a 30- or 40..

Thames Trail Ultra is a 47-mile point-to-point ultramarathon along England’s longest river, from Hawkwell House Hotel in Iffley to the YMCA Y Centre in Henley-on-Thames. The route follows the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, offering a mix of cross-country trails, riverside paths, and a sma..

The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the largest off-road marathons in the UK, renowned for its stunning and challenging course through the South Downs National Park. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it attracts runners, joggers, and walkers alike. The event features multiple distances, i..

Blackwater Marathon 2025, organized by the LDWA Essex & Herts Group, takes place on Saturday 25 October at Drapers Farm Sports Club, Heybridge, Essex. This 25th edition features two circular routes: 26.5 miles and 18 miles, run on cross‑country footpaths and seawall sections on the north side of the..

Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K takes place in Epping Forest, London, with start/registration at Chingford Plain, Rangers Road, E4 7QH. Runners choose between a Half Marathon (two laps) or a 10K (one lap) through ancient woodland in autumn colors. The course blends well-maint..

Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, Windsor, UK. The event offers two trail distances: 21km and 16km, with gentle elevation gains of about 66m and 50m respectively, along the scenic Thames riverbank and surrounding countryside. Runners begin at Windsor Racecourse and follow clea..

Stort30 is a 30-mile ultramarathon organized by Challenge Running, set on the Hertfordshire–Essex border along the River Stort and the Lee Navigation. The course is flat and mostly grassy, running 15 miles out and back from Bishop’s Stortford to the Rye House area, with a turnaround at the halfway p..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

Trail Run Canterbury is a Canterbury-based trail and multi-terrain running event anchored at St Edmund’s School on St Thomas Hill. It offers three distances: 5.5, 10 and 20 miles. The route winds along trails around the edge of Canterbury, with countryside and woodland and views of the cathedral cit..

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event at Irchester Country Park. Runners can choose between a 5k night run or a 2k Family Fun Run, both on established woodland trails with two new routes created for the event. The courses are fully marked and marshaled by witches, wiz..

The Plough & Harroween 5 mile night trail run is a self-navigated, Halloween-themed event held at The Plough & Harrow in Litlington, East Sussex. The 5-mile route traverses countryside including forest, farm tracks and downs, following a Strava GPX and running in reverse to the Friston Forest 5 rout..

Brewery Trail Run is a 6-mile (10 km) trail run through the Chiltern Hills organized by Run The Wild. The event pairs trail running with a brewery experience at the world famous Tring Brewery: after the run, participants enjoy a private brewery tour, a beer tasting, and receive a bottle of beer. It’..

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a single-loop trail ultra starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club in the Chilterns. The 50-kilometre course climbs about 800m and threads through Berkhamsted Common and the Ashridge Estate, then follows The Ridgeway National Trail to Aldbury and Wendover befor..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a winter trail ultramarathon from Norwich to Diss along the Boudicca Way. The well-marked route stays on the Boudicca Trail from Trowse, Norwich to Hope Church, Diss, winding through Caistor St. Edmund, Stoke Holy Cross, Saxlingham, Tasburgh, Fritton, Pulham Market and S..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..