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

A community charity event on Sunday 27 September 2026 near Grantchester offering chip-timed 10k and 3k courses through farmland, medals for all finishers, trophies, and fundraising for Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

A 10 mile trail race at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 with steep climbs, single track woodland, mud and water crossings on a marked, traffic free route. Finishers receive a memento plus cake and a free pint and trophies are awarded.

A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.

A functional fitness race on 27 September 2026 in London featuring ten Xercises and repeated runs, with Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, standard and LITE weight divisions, and published entry fees for each format.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

Wye Not Wander offers routes of 27, 20 and 15 miles around Wye in the Stour Valley, with countryside views including the chalk Wye Crown. Checkpoints provide food and drink and route descriptions and GPS files are supplied.

A 5 km handicap trail race from Firle Village Hall along The Old Coach Road offering South Downs views. The course is fully marshalled, prizes are awarded and tea and cake are served afterwards; entries limited to 50 runners.

A timed lap based run at Buchan Country Park in Crawley on 27 September 2026 with distances from 5 km up to ultra and flexible start options. Entry choices include a medal or a lower cost no medal option.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill in Guildford along the North Downs Way via Denbies and Box Hill. Group paced and led by an experienced ultra coach, with a recommended prior long run of 22 miles.

A 50 km ultramarathon through Epping Forest in London, organised by Camino Ultra and scheduled for 3 October 2026 as part of their 2026 race programme.

London EcoTrail 25 km is a trail running event in Bell Common, Epping on 03 Oct 2026. It is organised by London based ultramarathon event company Camino Ultra as part of their 2026 events.

A 50 km night loop across the South Downs starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. The course is fully marked with four aid stations, mandatory GPS tracking and chip timing, and awards two ITRA points.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

An inflatable obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with jumping, bouncing, sliding and swinging. Distance choices include 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K and are suitable for ages 5 and up.

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

A challenge walking event from Marlow with new 25km, 40km and 50km routes through the Hambleden and Stonor valleys. Entry is limited to 150 and includes checkpoint food plus a commemorative badge.

Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.

A chip timed, multi terrain 5 mile race on 4 October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, with prizes and a finishers memento. Junior fun runs of 1 km and 2 km are included with medals for all junior finishers.