Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

A looped 20 mile trail event at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe on 11 October 2026. The route crosses two nature reserves, two river estuaries and the Port, includes a 6 hour cut off, and is held under UK Athletics rules.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

A flat, single lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around the Dengie peninsula with coastal sea wall and countryside sections, finishing at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre. Free parking and changing facilities are available.

Experience a scenic 15 km trail run starting from Tring and traversing the Ashridge Estate. This historic race features the Ridgeway path and provides participants with the choice of a finisher t-shirt or planting a tree.

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

Night-time Backyard Ultra at Vigo Rugby Club on 16 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile yards each hour until one runner completes one more yard than anyone else. A 7 Hour option runs on the same course.

A **5 km** inflatable obstacle course in Norwich on 17 October 2026, presented as the 2026 edition of the Inflatable 5K. Past participants reported an enjoyable experience and some attended with family members.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway in four 25 mile out and back legs. The course has 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory qualifying entry standards.

An annual cross-country challenge walk, jog or run of 25 km or 50 km across footpaths and tracks in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with checkpoints, food provided, GPX route files, and first aid cover.

A guided 10 mile trail run through canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill with 170 m ascent and Chilterns views. Includes a run leader, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal.

An off-road *10 km* run on bridle paths and woodland tracks near Westacre, with optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, a 5 km water point, refreshments and medals for all; proceeds benefit the Purfleet Trust.

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Cross-country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire on 18 October 2026, run over about 6 miles of off road terrain with water crossings and varied surfaces. Entries are limited to 300 and participants must be at least 17 years old.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

Join this multi terrain timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough to run as many laps as you choose over four or six hours. Reach your own distance goals on a scenic 5.3 km loop with full aid station support.

Experience a timed anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island featuring sea wall paths and coastal trails. This self supported adventure includes a unique pub check point and follows the scenic King Charles III England Coast Path.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.