Trail Running calendar near Halstead 2026-2027

Kick off the Great Barrow Challenge with Day 1 at Suffolk Running Centre on a scenic Denham Flats 10.55k route, the first of a 10 day series. On site parking, an aid station and a unique finisher medal await; bring your own cup or bottle.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km or ultra distances. Finishers from 3 km earn a medal and everyone gets goody bags with vegan options.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Set in the Kent countryside, the Wye King Challenge offers 10k and half marathon multi terrain routes through lanes and valley paths, passing a historic chalk crown. Enjoy scenic views, varied footing and a lively event village.

Take on the North Downs Ultra Challenge from Loseley Park with looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options or a 24 km point to point on scenic chalk ridge trails. Fully supported with aid stations, medical staff and camping, it is ideal for runne..

Tackle the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August from Croydon, a scenic out and back through parkland, woodlands and the North Downs with sweeping views and varied trails. Finishers get a medal and a goody bag.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the MTC Windsor Ultra, passing Windsor Castle and Runnymede. Enjoy scenic river views, marshalled checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Point-to-point trail races on the Stour Valley Path offering a roughly 100 km course and a 50 km course between Newmarket and Cattawade, finishing in Brantham. Mostly trail terrain, published time limits, finisher awards and UTMB Index poin..

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Enjoy an undulating 10k and Junior Run through quiet country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens, with stunning Kent countryside views. Support Oasis Domestic Abuse Services while enjoying a bespoke medal, free photos and garden entry.

Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026 invites runners to a scenic, flat and runnable riverside race along the Thames Path between Richmond and Barnes. Choose 10km, half marathon or marathon on a waymarked, marshalled towpath course.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Tackle scenic trails around Winwick Hall, Northants on the Foxton Hound Ultra, with 50k and 100k options weaving canals, villages and the Naseby battlefield. Fully supported with checkpoints, hot food and medals for all finishers.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

Tackle a scenic trail 10K or half marathon through Alexandra Gardens with distant views of Windsor Castle. Chip timed results, free race photos and a lively event village make this a great day out for runners and supporters.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Run a scenic but testing out and back marathon or half around Woldingham and the North Downs, with wooded trails, chalk pits and steep climbs. Finish with a medal, race t shirt and post race goodies in a friendly event.

Run at sunset through Ickworth Park near Bury St Edmunds on 4 September 2026 with 5k and 10k options and chip timed results. Scenic woodland and meadows, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placers; bring grippy shoes and a torch.