Trail Running calendar near St Albans 2026-2027

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.

A guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way around Guildford, visiting Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. It is led by an experienced ultra runner and coach, with group pacing, route support and a provided kit list.

Camino Ultra's Epping Forest 50 KM on 3 October 2026 is a 50 km ultramarathon in the Epping Forest area of London, listed at Capel Road E12 5DB. It is part of Camino Ultra's 2026 event programme.

A 25 km EcoTrail run in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, presented as part of a London based ultramarathon event series.

Night trail races on the South Downs around Plumpton Racecourse begin at dusk and run into darkness, with 50 km, half marathon and 20 mile options. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations and marshals.

Trail running from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across South Downs chalk ridges and woodlands, with five distances from 5 km to 51 km. The Ultra and Marathon have multiple outposts and mandatory kit requirements while shorter routes have li..

A tenth anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross event in the Upper Wreake valley with village hall race HQ, parking on Church Field, prize categories and a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way, passing Denbies and Box Hill, led by an experienced ultra runner at a social group pace with kit support and pre-run information.

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.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

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 Thames Valley LDWA challenge with new 25 km, 40 km and 50 km routes around Hambleden and Stonor, starting and finishing in Marlow. Entry is limited to 150 and fees include checkpoint food and a 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 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race through East Grinstead dedicated to local charities. This friendly event features a flat course along bridleways and residential roads with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal.

Timed trail event in the Forest of Bere using a 3.28 mile out and back lap with distances from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan options; 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.