Trail Running calendar near Loughton 2026-2027

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with routes from 5 km to 51 km across chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways and route-specific outposts.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

Inflatable obstacle course event at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options suitable for ages 5 and up.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

Three mapped walking routes from Marlow of 25 km, 40 km and 50 km with checkpoints, time limits, mandatory kit and limited online entry.

Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.

A chip timed, multi terrain 5 mile race on 4 October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, with prizes and a finishers memento. Junior fun runs of 1 km and 2 km are included with medals for all junior finishers.

A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.

A community organised 10 km race at Imberhorne School featuring mixed terrain, marshals, chip timing and a sustainably sourced finisher medal supporting local charities.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.

Lap-based timed run at Tilgate Park, Crawley offering distances from 5 km to ultra with flexible start times and a seven hour limit on a compact off-road trail.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

Looped trail event near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way and River Medway and includes covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping at basecamp.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

Flat, fast trail runs on the Suffolk coast near Dunwich with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances as part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

The Beat Box Hill 50k will take place in Tadworth on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.