Trail Running calendar near Loughton 2026-2027

A trail running event at Stanmer Park on the South Downs Way with three routes from 5 km to 21 km, varied terrain, marked and timed courses, refuelling outposts, and on-site services including photography and a finishers medal.

A night running challenge at Hyde Hall Farm offering twelve hour or six hour shifts under the stars. Head torches are required and hot drinks plus an aid station are provided with a medal for every finisher.

A 42km off road marathon from Stanmer Park across the South Downs to a finish on Hove Lawns. The route includes Ditchling Beacon and joins the Brighton Marathon for the final 6km.

A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.

Scenic mixed terrain races along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Options include a Half Marathon, a 10K and a Junior Race with marked trails, marshals, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, canal towpath and roads, with checkpoints, GeoTracks real time tracking and an over 18 age limit.

A 50 mile point-to-point race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5,700 ft of climb, seven staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour finish limit.

A combined entry for four Centurion Running 50 mile events held between 10 April and 13 November 2027, with an entry fee of £480 and a minimum age of 20. Registration and payment are via SiEntries.

Inflatable 5K returns to Huntingdon with giant inflatable obstacles, music zones and multiple distances to choose from. Distances include 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, with a finisher's medal, on-course water and event photography.

The Rosebud Marathon covers 26.2 miles of Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath, starting near Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The single line course includes two staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for co..

An out and back ultra on the traffic free Brampton Valley Way that pairs Market Harborough and Northampton in a county competition, covering 45 km with timing mats at both ends, aid stations, tunnels and a seven hour cut off.

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.

A 50K trail ultramarathon across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, routed via Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked course, three checkpoints and a nine hour cutoff.

Windsor 50 is a supported trail event from Windsor Racecourse offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes through the Great Park, past Windsor Castle and along the Thames Path, with rest stops, medical teams and GPS tracking.

A guided trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, including parts of the Ridgeway and Wendover Woods. English Athletics qualified leaders provide navigation and support, with refreshment stops and a wooden finisher's medal.

Three days of races across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with 10 mile and 10k events, a chip timed mile, family fun runs and options for a combined full marathon or a virtual marathon.

A scenic 10k trail race through the Nene Valley on Sunday 18 April 2027, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. Entry is via SiEntries with a £22 fee and a minimum age of 16.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate with a steep section called the Ibstone Kicker, plus a children s Run In Colour with 1 km and 2 km options.