Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

Race one of the AWT Backyard Ultra Series in Ruislip on 9 August 2026 uses six hourly 5 km laps for a total of 30 km. Entry is free and the event is held in person with free parking.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

A measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park, Race 4 of the seven-event Crown to Crown 2026 series hosted by Pitsea Running Club.

A sold out multi-terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 12 August 2026 with bespoke medals, limited parking, and a virtual completion option.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event. Off-road, traffic free course with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-site support.

Midweek Chasing Numbers at The Last Hop in Staines is a flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.

A 7 hour timed running event on a looped course along the River Thames in Egham. Distances range from 3 km up to 50 km with aid stations, goody bags and distance pins available.

Two trail ultramarathon options follow the Harborough Round around Market Harborough, with GPX files, multiple aid stations, TRA licensing and a comprehensive mandatory kit list for runners.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills finishing with a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery, including a drink and on‑site pizza options.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

Off road half marathon in Henfield on 16 August 2026 with riverside and disused railway sections, flint paths and stiles; facilities include changing rooms and free parking.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

A trail event at the Black Bull near Chelmsford on 16 Aug 2026 offering a 15 mile trail run and a 15 km social hike. The British Heart Foundation is the charity partner and finishers receive a medal and a free drink.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A 7 hour timed riverside challenge in Egham with a 3 km minimum to earn a themed medal, goody bags including a vegan option, distance pins and aid stations. Flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra distances under age rules.

A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

About 52 miles across the South Downs National Park, a circular challenge from Plumpton Agricultural College visiting Lewes, Glynde and Alfriston with about 7,000 feet of ascent.