Trail Running calendar near South Benfleet 2025-2026

Elephant Challenge : event overview The Elephant Challenge is a six-hour off-road event organised by Big Bear Events on 24/03/2026. Participants complete as many laps of a 3.5-mile loop as they wish within the six-hour time limit. A maratho..

Elephant Challenge takes place at Salcey Forest, a Forestry England site near Northampton (NN7 2HX). This 6-hour, multi-lap event centers on a 3.5-mile off-road loop through the forest, allowing participants to choose distance—from 3 laps f..

Run the Wild Half Marathon - Chiltern Hills The Run the Wild Half Marathon is a guided trail event based in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring. The route covers around 13 miles (about 21 km) with approximately 300 m..

Event Fortitude Ultra - Pippingford is a timed ultra event at Pippingford Park, Uckfield, TN22 3HW. The next race is on 28/03/2026. The event format is described as "10 Hrs : 10 Laps : You-vs-You." Participants aim to complete ten..

Test your endurance at the Zig Zag Challenge, a 4 or 6 hour timed trail on a 5.3 km forest lap at Brandon Country Park. Run as many laps as you like to score distances from 5 km up to ultra and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

Tackle the Mortimer 10km on a scenic two lap route through Berkshire woodlands, mainly off road with gentle climbs and varied terrain. Enjoy a dog friendly canicross, local food and a race ale while supporting the Ollie Young Foundation.

Event details The Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB. The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is based at Temple Island Meadows, the launch..

Take on the 50 Mile Grand Slam in 2026, a bold series of four Centurion Running 50 Mile races across iconic UK trails from the South Downs to Wendover Woods. Entries open April 26 2025 so register via SiEntries to secure your place.

The The Maverick East Sussex Trail will take place in Lewes on Saturday 11 April 2026.

Spring Run the Seasons at Cowdray Estate on 11 April 2026 offers scenic trails across the South Downs, with 5k, 10k and 10 mile races plus canicross. The 10k scores in the series and routes showcase heathland and big views.

Tackle the scenic South Downs Way 50, a 50 mile race from Worthing to Eastbourne with chalk paths, trails and coastal views and 5,700 ft of climb. Stocked aid stations and a 13 hour time limit make this a memorable long distance challenge.

Haughley Festival of Running at Haughley Park in Suffolk on 12 April 2026 invites runners to choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Enjoy mostly pathway routes with woodland sections, secure on site parking and a..

Discover the Spring Trail Series on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs at Cowdray estate on 18 April 2026. Choose from 12 km to 110 km and enjoy a fully marked, supported route through greensand hills, rivers, woodland and heath.

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is a scenic Ridgeway ultra through the Chiltern Hills, taking in iconic climbs, beech woodlands and wide views. Limited to 400 runners with a 9 hour cut off, it runs from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover.

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge takes place on Saturday 18 April 2026 from a basecamp at Windsor Racecourse. Routes use the Great Park, Runnymede and the Thames Path and return to the racecourse. The 50 km course i..

Martello Half Marathon : Seaford, East Sussex The event is a Half Marathon held in Seaford, East Sussex, with the next scheduled race on 19/04/2026. The route combines the Seaford seafront with sections on the South Downs and is described a..

Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes offers rugged trail running with four hour and six hour options across heavy half and ultra laps. Parking is included and all finishers receive bespoke medals, so bring your own cup or bottle for refills.

Run the Thames Ring Series, a multi day trail loop based in Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canal towpaths on mostly flat, scenic terrain. Pick 100, 150 or 250 mile routes from 22 to 26 April 2026 for a true endurance fix.