Trail Running calendar near Royston 2026-2027

An annual 25 km and 50 km challenge walk, jog or run through footpaths and tracks in Kent, Surrey and Sussex on 17 October 2026. Entrants receive route files and have checkpoints, food and first aid included.

A guided 10 miles trail run around the Chilterns, following canals and reservoirs and passing Britain’s oldest post windmill. The event includes a run leader, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal.

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..

Trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, offering a half marathon, 10k and junior race on traffic-free woodland trails. Route maps with GPX files are available; entries include a medal, photos and limited free..

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 10K trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park in Cranbrook, Kent on 18 October 2026, featuring parkland and woodland sections, timed results, official photography and bespoke finisher medals.

A multi-distance running festival in Palace Green, Ely offering way-marked out-and-back courses from 10k to an ultra with aid stations, timed results and a custom event medal. The ultra includes checkpoints and on-course support.

The Blackdown Hill Challenge on 18 October 2026 is a trail running event from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds, featuring a 866 ft climb and wide views. A shorter adult trail of about 4.5 km is also offered.

A point to point 47 miles ultra along the Thames Path and Ridgeway from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames, mostly on trails, with five aid stations, mandatory kit checks, baggage transfer and live GPS tracking.

Scenic 30 mile ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigation, run as a 15 mile out and back on mostly grassy trail and graded footpaths. Trophies for the first three men and the first three women and medals for all finishers.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Experience a timed anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island featuring sea wall paths and coastal trails. This self supported adventure includes a unique pub check point and follows the scenic King Charles III England Coast Path.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

An off-road event south of Canterbury offering marathon and half marathon routes across scenic trails and country lanes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, OpenTracking and Event HQ facilities are provided.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.

Single-loop 50K trail race in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club on 31 October 2026. The route uses The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way, has three aid stations, full marking and a nine hour time limit.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

A night trail event in Alice Holt Forest on 31 October 2026 using 5 km laps; choose one, two or three laps. Forest tracks, one outpost per lap, reusable cup policy and headphones are not permitted.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids races, 6.6K and 10K laps plus a 6.6K canicross. The course has sandy hills, mud and shallow water and races run after dark so a torch is advised.