Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2026-2027

A 5k obstacle event on Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026 organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants aged 13 and over tackle muddy obstacles at their own pace while supporting cancer research.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

Race 2 of the Orion Harriers Forest Five series takes place on 04 July 2026 at Jubilee Retreat as part of a three-race series with age-category aggregate trophies and prizes for individual and team placings.

Fen Gallop on 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers chip timed 10K and a 4 mile route across flat country roads and bridleways, with a kids 1 mile race and activities to support local charities.

A 21.1 km trail race along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, with 526 m of ascent, two aid stations and a four hour time limit. Entry is capped at 350 runners and the race is a UTMB World Series index..

A community road race at Jobbers Wood with professionally measured 10k, 5k and a 1k junior race, chip timing, free finisher T-shirts or tree planting options, and fundraising for new school sports facilities.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Ware Festival of Running stages a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation on Sunday 5 July 2026, with all proceeds to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and adult finishers receiving a T-shirt and medal.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage with mixed paved and grassy terrain. Participants aged 13 and over take staggered waves, with on-site parking, basic facilities and accessibility support.

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

A community trail run hosted by Muslim Runners in Epping Forest on July 5, 2026. Multiple pace groups and a 30 minute walking option, with bag drop and coffee afterwards at Butlers Retreat.

Race 4 of the Northants 5K Series takes place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 8 July 2026, featuring a multi-terrain 5 km route through ancient woodland. Limited paid parking is available and series medals are awarded to finishers.

An off‑road two-lap race through Hainault Forest organised by Ilford Athletic Club on 8 July 2026, supporting St. Francis Hospice and forming Leg 5 of the Elvis Grand Prix.

A **10 km** off-road trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 25 June 2026, run mostly on public footpaths and bridleways. The route is anticlockwise, finishes with a lap around the lake, and offers on-site parking and on-registration water.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle (July 10-12, 2026) features Sprint, Super, Beast, a Kids Race and Hurricane Heat, arranged as a Trifecta Weekend so racers can complete Sprint, Super and Beast across one weekend.

A roughly five mile off road trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest with chipped timing and a finishers medal. Entries are non refundable but transfers to another runner are allowed until 06/07/2026.

A 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race near RM13 with teams of 2 to 8, repeated 5.75 mile laps, free camping and on-site catering, showers and first aid. Entry fees are published from £89 to £110.

Trail races from 8 km to a 50 km ultra starting at Princes Risborough School, crossing beech woodland, ridgelines and chalk downs. Marked routes include outposts, mandatory kit for longer distances, free parking and nearby rail access.

Three waymarked routes through Mid Suffolk along the River Rat with checkpoints, refreshments and route downloads available; entries are limited and a finishers certificate is issued.