Trail Running calendar near South Ockendon 2025-2026

The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the UK's largest off-road marathons, held in Eastbourne and running through the scenic South Downs National Park. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it offers a challenging and picturesque course starting and finishing at Eastbourne Seafront near the Sou..

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, featuring a mix of cross-country trails,..

The Blackwater Marathon is an annual event held at Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. Celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, the marathon features a circular route on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary, combining cross country footpaths and seawall sections. Participants can ch..

The Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, offering scenic routes along the picturesque Thames River and surrounding countryside. Participants can choose between two distances: 21km and 16km, both featuring gentle elevation gains (+66m and +50m respectively). The event welcomes run..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, featuring mostly grassy tr..

The Pumpkin Plod is a multi-terrain running event held at Ferry Meadows, part of the expansive Nene Park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits all levels, from..

The Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event held at Irchester Country Park. It features two distances: a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run, both set on fully marked woodland trails and tracks. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the be..

The Plough and Harroween is a 5-mile night trail run held in Litlington, East Sussex, starting and finishing at The Plough & Harrow pub. The self-navigated course, run in reverse of the Friston Forest 5 route, traverses countryside terrain including forest, farm tracks, and downlands. Participants m..

The Guided Run - Petersfield 10k will take place in Petersfield on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features some hills and offers a relaxed, guided experience with qualified run leaders. After the run, participants..

The Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a trail ultramarathon held annually in early November, starting from Trowse, Norwich, and finishing in Diss, UK. The 50km course follows the well-marked Boudicca Way, passing through picturesque villages such as Caistor St. Edmund, Stoke Holy Cross, and Pulham Market..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is an autumn/winter trail ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Covering 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, the race follows a specially designed looped course featuring scenic woodland trails, Berkh..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.

The South Downs Trail Run is a scenic off-road running event held in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester, UK. Participants can choose from three distances: 21km, 19km, and 12km, catering to all abilities. The course features a mix of forest fi..

Big Night Out Winchester is an exciting night-time trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of Winchester, Hampshire. Participants can choose between a 22km or 12km course, both illuminated by headtorches as they navigate the trails and pathways. The event features a fully marked route wit..

Freedom Racing - 5 Trails Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Westerlands, Graffham, near Petworth in the South Downs, UK. The main race is a stunning 50k ultra that links five long-distance trails into one scenic loop: the Serpent Trail, New Lipchis Way, West Sussex Literary Trail, Monarc..