Trail Running calendar near Takeley 2026-2027

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A single loop trail half marathon around the Seven Sisters in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The 13.5 miles route includes about 2,000 feet of ascent on mostly trail surfaces.

A 100 mile LDWA walk across Kent and Sussex over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, visiting Ashdown Forest and sites linked to Winnie the Pooh. Entrants must be LDWA members, meet a qualifier and follow event rules.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this sunset run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5km or 10km distance on a scenic undulating trail and enjoy a timed midsummer evening event with finishers medals.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Clapham Common with climbs, crawls and slides, wave starts and a minimum age of 13. The event lists facilities such as toilets and refreshments and carries a fundraising target of £50.

A trail marathon in Richmond Park covering 26.2 miles over three laps with start and finish near Sheen Gate. The route is waymarked and supported by drink stations, chip timing, medical cover, marshals and a baggage area.

A trail run and walk through Ealing's parks, greenways and blueways offering 25k and 50k routes. Organised by the charity We Run Ealing, the event starts at Boston Manor Park, finishes at Dicken's Yard, and includes a medal.

Trail and coastal running from Chelmsford to Tollesbury with half and full marathon options, regular aid stations and a bag transfer service. Toilets are available at key points and the event operates a cupless water policy.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at War Memorial Park in Basingstoke on 24 May 2026, where participants climb, crawl and slide across mostly flat grass and path terrain while raising funds for cancer research.

A self-navigation trail race at the Green Man in Toppesfield on 24 May 2026 offering approx 10 miles and 6.2 miles. The event follows UK Athletics rules, uses a written route description and has limited parking.

An 8.5 km trail loop in Sandhurst, Kent with over 60 percent off road running, a 50 runner limit, prizes for first man and woman, and tea and cake in the Old School Hall after the event.

A 10 km trail run at Marlow Rugby Club on May 25th that follows local trails, woodland and the Thames towpath. Entry includes chip timing, a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

A timed Friday event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back course along the river Thames, with lap-based distances from 5 km to ultra and a £10 Run for a Tenner entry benefiting Rays of Sunshine.

A 50 km multi terrain ultra in Maidenhead on May 30 2026, run as a single lap mostly off road. Four aid stations, chip timing and free live tracking, with medal, photos and on-site support.

An 86 miles point-to-point trail race from Ivinghoe Beacon to the Avebury Stones on 30 May 2026, covering 139 km with 1850 m+ ascent. The event has open tracking, defined checkpoints, a 28-hour time limit, and a 150 runner field limit.

A 50km ultra along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge, mostly on marked towpaths and trails and passing three medieval castles. The event includes three aid stations, live timing, bag transfer and a strict nine hour cut off.

A point to point 30 km trail along the River Medway from Little Fant Farm to Tonbridge, passing East Farleigh, Teston Country Park, Wateringbury and Yalding. The course is fully marked with checkpoints, GPS tracking, provisions and a final..

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon along the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford, featuring ridgeline views, open tracking and marked navigation across the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs.