Trail Running calendar near Maldon 2026-2027

A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.

A military‑inspired obstacle mud run at Hever Castle on 10–11 October 2026, offering **3K**, **6K**, and **12K** courses, obstacles modelled on Royal Marines training, a survival experience, and an event village with music and attractions.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A 20 mile looped trail that starts and finishes inside the 18th Century Landguard Fort in Felixstowe. The route crosses two nature reserves, two river estuaries and the Port, and is open to participants aged 18 or older.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Fully marked trail races at Grafham Water on 11 October 2026 offering a 10k and a half marathon around the reservoir, with GPX routes, water stations, first aid cover, medals and prizes for top finishers.

A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.

A circular half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on a well signed 13.1 mile course featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing and trophies for top finishers.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

The Trica'Trail will take place in Saint-Tricat on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run between 7 and 12 kilometers.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. Family friendly with medals, music zones, a midway water station and on site food vendors.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum in Kent on 18 October 2026, with traffic-free forest trails, downloadable GPX maps, medals, free photos and limited free parking.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.

A *10 km* trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park, a historic estate near Cranbrook, Kent, on 18 October 2026. Entry is priced at £25 and the event includes timed results, finisher medals and official race photography.

A trail running event on 18 October 2026 from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown, featuring a 10 km route with a 866 ft climb and an approximate 4.5 km alternative. Entries online only.