Trail Running calendar near Hainault Forest Country Park 2025-2026

Run the scenic Stour Valley Path in 102 km or 50 km trail races on 8 Aug 2026, mostly off road through East Anglia. Friendly, challenging courses that earn UTMB index points and suit experienced ultrarunners.

Take on the North Downs Way 100 on 8 August 2026, a continuous 103 miles across Surrey and Kent with about 11,000 ft of climbing and a 30 hour cutoff. Enjoy rolling trails, stocked aid stations and sweeping views from Farnham to Ashford.

Join the Mount Ephraim 10k at Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham on 09 August 2026 for an undulating 10k on quiet country lanes with stunning Kent countryside views. Enjoy a bespoke medal, photos and support Oasis Domestic Abuse Services.

Run a scenic mixed terrain 10 km from Ramsbury Brewery in the Wiltshire countryside on 9 August 2026. Every finisher gets a medal and a beer or non alcoholic drink and a pint cup, with a canicross option available.

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

The Black Bull 15 is a charity trail run held near the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford. It offers two distances: a 15-mile trail route and a 15km option for shorter, faster runs, jogs or walks. The course uses varied trail surfaces through par..

Take on the Henfield Half Marathon for a scenic off road 13.1 mile challenge along riverbank and a disused railway, finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Enjoy on site facilities, refreshments and a finishers medal.

Run the Southampton Running Festival on 16 August 2026 at Southampton Common with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races. Scenic laps through woodland, ponds and parkland, plus an event village and a focus on sustainability.

Gosfield Backyard Ultra : event overview Gosfield Backyard Ultra is a last-man-standing running event held at Gosfield School, Halstead Road, Gosfield CO9 1PF, Essex, UK from 29 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Entry is limited to 100 places...

Take on the Woldingham Half or Full Marathon across scenic North Downs ridges, woodland and varied trail terrain with rewarding rolling climbs and countryside views. Finish with a finisher medal, race tee in your goody bag and post race sna..

Muntjac 15 links five woodlands via hilly single track and forest paths for a scenic but testing trail run. Join fellow runners on 30 August 2026 for a memorable off road challenge.

Run through Alexandra Gardens with views of Windsor Castle at the Windsor Trail Run on 30 August 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon, enjoy chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Enjoy a sunset trail run through Ickworth Park's rolling woods and meadows with 5k and 10k options. Chip timed race with a finisher medal and first aid on site; bring grippy shoes and a torch for safety.

Run along the River Thames at Temple Island Meadows with half marathon, 10K and junior races supporting Royal Berks Charity. Enjoy mixed undulating trails, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and a lively event village.

Take on the South Coast Ultra Challenge along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel, passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Brighton on stunning coastal trails. Choose distances from 25 km up to a full 100 km continuous or spli..

Guided 10km evening trail run around Silent Pool, following the North Downs Way through Netley Heath to Shere. Sunset and headtorch night runs are social guided outings not races, ideal for fit trail runners.

Take on the 50 km Boudicca Way ultra through scenic Norfolk countryside from Diss to Trowse, Norwich on 12 September 2026. Limited to 250 runners, enjoy checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a warm finishers meal.

Run or walk the Thames Path Ultra Challenge from Putney to Henley, with distances from a 10 km riverside loop up to the full 100 km ultra. Choose a one day push or a relaxed two day option with midway camping and festival vibes in Henley.

Run 4.167 mile loops each hour at High Lodge in Thetford Forest until one runner completes an extra lap. Chip timed main race has a £250 prize and free entry to the summer Back Yard Ultra.

Enjoy reservoir views and undulating wooded trails at Bewl Water Autumn, with distances from 10 km to a 50 km ultra to suit every runner. Detailed course guides, GPX routes and a route video help you prepare for this Runners World top 10 UK..