Trail Running calendar near Ilford 2026-2027

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Ware Festival of Running on Sunday 5 July 2026 features a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation. All proceeds support the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

A guided 10 km group trail run across the 325-hectare Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, on largely flat heathland and a boardwalk. Entry is £16 per person and parking is available.

Part of the Northants 5K Series, Race 4 runs in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July 2026 over multi terrain through an ancient woodland. Finishers receive a bespoke 5K medal and a virtual entry option is available.

A 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River in Slough on July 9, 2026. Participants complete laps of 5.24 miles, choosing their own distance. Every finisher gets a medal.

A seven hour timed event on a looped course beside the River Thames on 10 July 2026. Runners can choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and receive medals, goody bags and on course aid.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

A five mile trail run through High Lodge, Thetford Forest with chipped timing and a finishers medal. Entrants must be 16 or over; dogs, pushchairs and earphones are not permitted.

A 24 hour multi terrain relay or solo race near Romford where competitors run repeated 5.75 mile laps in teams of two to eight, with one runner on course per team; camping and event services are available on site.

Follow Britains oldest trail through 5000 years of history on the Ridgeway. Choose between 50km or 100km distances and finish at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones with full medical and snack support.

Inflatable 5K in Southampton on 11 July 2026 is an inflatable obstacle course at Norfolk Showground. The 2026 edition is described as bigger and bouncier and past attendees noted friendly staff and fun obstacles.

A trail running event on 11 July 2026 at Princes Risborough with routes from 8 km to 50 km through Chiltern Hills woodlands and ridgelines, outposts on longer routes, timed results and a reusable cup policy.

LDWA Norfolk & Suffolk's Rodent Wriggle offers three scenic routes (13.5, 23 and 31.5 miles) from Needham Market Community Centre with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher's certificate; entries are limited and must be prebooked.

A timed endurance run in Thetford Forest. Run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a scenic looped course. Free camping is available on-site.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with Run Leaders, on-route instruction and group pacing. Held from Church Farm Cafe in Aldbury, the event allows dogs with cani cross equipment and has limited spaces.

MacTuffX Peterborough offers a unique interval based competition for adults. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring 400m and 800m repetitions for a focused fitness test.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.