Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.

Trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park near Dorking, a fairly level 50k with 2986 ft ascent and four staffed checkpoints.

A marathon and half marathon on the largely traffic-free Marriott's Way, supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with coach transport available, finisher medals, on-route aid and prizes for top finishers.

A multi-distance running festival at High Lodge, Thetford Forest with looped 5 km laps, on-course aid, post-run tea, coffee and cake, and bespoke medals for finishers.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

Two winter trail races in Northamptonshire offering multi terrain routes and distances from 5K to 15K across Irchester and Brigstock country parks.

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park on 21 February 2027 where runners complete 2.65 km laps to reach distances from 5 km to ultra, with a seven hour limit and a finishers' memento for all participants.

Group guided 10 km trail run across the boardwalk and heathland of Thursley National Nature Reserve with evening and night options, car parking and a post-run alcohol-free beer.

Running event at Newlands Corner offering 15 km and 10 km options, organised by G3 Series on 27 February 2027.

A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoint..

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.

A 10 km mixed-terrain run from Windsor & Eton Brewery along towpaths and parkland, with staggered starts, a pint cup and free drink at the finish, chip timing and downloadable race photos.

Guided 10 km trail run around Silent Pool near Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and Netley Heath forest. Sessions run at dusk or at night with headtorches in a led group and a recommended pace of about 10 min per mile.

Trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park with marked routes, water stations and on course marshals. Entries have age limits, a four hour cut off and preordered parking and merchandise options.

Guided trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills: about 13 miles with grouped pacing, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

Trail races of 25 km and 50 km through Harrold-Odell Country Park near Bedford on 13 March 2027, organised by Thunder Races.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra distances with lap-based courses, water at the lap point, secure parking and a bespoke finisher medal. The event is cupless so bring a refillable cup or bottle.

A 24 hour endurance format at Alice Holt Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour, finishing laps within 60 minutes. Wooden medals are given to finishers and a wooden trophy is awarded to the overall champion.

Women only trail runs at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames, on 14 March 2027 with 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km options, chip timing and finisher medals.