Trail Running calendar near Southend-on-Sea 2026-2027

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

Experience a scenic run along the River Thames starting from the iconic Temple Island Meadows. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or junior race featuring undulating trails and professional chip timing.

A multi distance Ultra Challenge on the South Downs from Eastbourne to Arundel on 5 to 6 September 2026. The event features marked routes via Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters plus covered rest stops, medical teams and GPS tracking.

Join a fun muddy obstacle course in Brentwood featuring 5km and 1.5km distances filled with foam and obstacles. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with hot wash downs and finisher medals for all participants.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Nuclear Mud Sisters is an empowering women only obstacle course in Essex featuring a 5km muddy challenge. This non competitive event focuses on teamwork and fun with no chip timing or swimming required.

A coastal 7k beach race from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back at low tide, with live online results. Individual and veteran category prizes plus male and female team prizes, venue facilities include toilets and on site refreshments.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the North Downs Way and Shere village. Join a social group run starting from the historic Silent Pool near Guildford and enjoy stunning forest scenery at dusk or night.

Experience an autumn trail run through the footpaths and bridleways of Boreham. This 10k event features a sunset start with a scenic off road route and a seasonal championship point system for participants.

A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.

A beginner friendly 50 km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, limited to 250 runners with a 10 hour time limit and included checkpoints, GPS tracking and finish meal.

A bi-annual trail series around Bewl Water, Kent, offering measured 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra courses on wooded trails and quiet lanes with reservoir views.

A riverside multi-distance event along the Thames from Putney to Henley, offering **100 km** and shorter options with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and faster runners.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

The Trail Côte d'Opale en Pas de Calais will take place in Wimereux from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 110 kilometers.

Three multi-terrain races from Shere Recreation Ground through the Surrey Hills, offering timed 10k, 21k and 42k courses with marked routes, marshals, aid stations, finishers' medals and an Event Village.

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.