Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2025-2026

The Burnham on Crouch 10K is an exciting running event organized by the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch and Dengie Hundred, scheduled for October 5, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat, single-lap course that features coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and trails through open country..

Run Layer 5 2025 is a community-focused running event held on October 5th in Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex. The event features a 5-mile out-and-back multi-terrain course through the scenic North Essex countryside, highlighting the village’s beautiful landscapes. A 1-mile children’s fun run is..

Thompson Millennium Green 10k & 5k in Thompson, Norfolk features a scenic multi-terrain course through pathways, lanes, and bridleways around the village. The 10k route starts on the Millennium Green and loops via farmland tracks, Griston Road (past the Chequers pub) and Peddars Way before returning..

Kent Downs 50 Challenge is an Ultra Challenge event based at the Kent Showground, Maidstone, in the Garden of England. The main 50 km loop (about 1000 m elevation) loops anticlockwise around the Kent Downs, starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, passing Aylesford, then following the Rive..

Endurancelife Suffolk takes place in Dunwich, Suffolk, offering four distances: 6.1 miles (10K), 13.5 miles (half marathon), 26.7 miles (marathon) and 32.7 miles (ultra). The courses are described as extremely flat by Endurancelife standards, making them fast and potentially a series favourite. The..

North Chilterns 50K is a 50-kilometre trail ultra starting from the Putteridge Bury Estate near Luton. The route climbs 798m+ across the North Chilterns, offering undulating ridgelines and viewpoints at Warden Hill and Barton & Pegsdon Hills. Runners follow the Chiltern Way toward Lilley, out to War..

The West Acre Wild 10k Challenge is an off-road running event held in Westacre, Norfolk. The 10K course features undulating bridle paths and woodland tracks through scenic countryside, with a brief paved section at the start. Runners encounter farm and woodland paths, including a potentially muddy f..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place on the historic 2,000-acre Holdenby Estate in Northamptonshire, featuring a scenic 5.4 km traffic-free trail through estate grounds and surrounding farmland. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances, with laps corresp..

Southend Pier Marathon is a full marathon held on the sea along Southend Pier in Southend-on-Sea, England. The race takes place on the world’s longest pleasure pier, which stretches about 1.34 miles. Organised by Sussex Trail Events, the event is open to runners aged 18 and over and is limited to 10..

The Ridgeway Run is a challenging 15-kilometre (9.3 miles) trail race organized by Tring Running Club, featuring scenic routes mainly on footpaths and bridleways with stunning views of the Chilterns. The course starts near Tring, ascends through the Ashridge Estate past the Bridgewater Monument, fol..

Aliens V's Trail Runners Daylight Trail is a trail running event held near Rendlesham Forest, a popular area known for its natural beauty and UFO lore. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, the event offers both a full marathon and a half marathon, with routes that are 95% off-road across diverse terrain...

The High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Thetford Forest, Brandon, UK. The circular course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a multi-terrain challenge suitable for both road runners and trail enthusiasts. Participa..

The Viper 5 mile trail run (Autumn edition) is hosted by Multisport-Management in Ingatestone, United Kingdom, at The Viper on Mill Green Road. The 5-mile loop uses countryside paths on public rights of way, and is the same route as the spring edition but run in the dark. It's a small-capacity, self..

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic half marathon and 10K trail run set in the heart of Epping Forest near London. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event showcases the vibrant autumn colors and ancient woodland. Runners navigate a varied course featuring well-maintained paths,..

Blackwater Marathon 2025, the 25th edition, is staged from Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. This circular event on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary uses cross‑country footpaths and sections of seawall. Choices are 26.5 miles or 18 miles, with age restrictions: 26.5 miles f..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, fast out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, primarily on grassy t..

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..

Brewery Trail Run is a 6-mile (10 km) trail run through the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, about 40 minutes northwest of London. The route traverses scenic trails with some hills, and participants are grouped by ability and may walk steep sections, making it suitable for all..