Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

Run Silchester offers three scenic trail distances starting from the village playing field. The route takes runners past ancient Roman walls, a historic church, and through woodland. The day includes a village market, food stalls, and music..

Run For Your Life on 2 May 2026 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath offers 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km Fun Run on scenic trails past Kenwood House. Managed starts and medals welcome all while proceeds support Jubilee Hall Trust.

Join a day of trail running at the Culden Faw Estate, featuring team relays, sunrise 5K/10K runs, and a downhill time trial. The course mixes gentle hills with a long descent through woodland tracks. Set up a base camp and enjoy chip timed..

Experience a guided 12.5 mile trail run at Box Hill featuring over 1000 metres of elevation gain. This non competitive group event traverses technical woodland and heathland terrain under the guidance of a professional trail coach.

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

Experience a guided 5km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a specialized movement class. This springtime event in Aldbury offers trail running tips and movement skills instruction for all ability levels.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometre ultra marathon on 9 May 2026, traversing a scenic loop of trails through the Chiltern Hills with 1800m of elevation. This UTMB World Series Index Race offers fully marked routes, six stocked aid st..

Experience a scenic 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Horsham to the Brighton seafront. This multi terrain course traverses the South Downs and offers a fully supported journey with a bespoke finisher medal.

A new ultramarathon festival in Suffolk offers 50 km and 50 mile trail races. The event includes GPS tracking, checkpoint support, and a finish line meal. It is open to runners aged 20 and over, with a focus on inclusivity.

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival offers trail running challenges over a weekend at Deene Park Estate. Runners can choose from 10k, 25k, or half marathon distances or combine all three into a 56k quest. The event features camping and entertainm..

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

This event on the Thames features 10K, half, and marathon distances on scenic riverside paths. Starting from the Wraysbury Skiff Club, the courses use fully marked out-and-back loops. The area near Runnymede offers beautiful countryside and..

Experience a flat 5k run through scenic parkland and Norfolk's largest zoo. Run past giraffes and penguins before enjoying full day zoo access and a unique finisher medal.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this evening run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a finisher medal.

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A fundraising off road 10 km, 5 km and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026, supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The event features mapped trail routes, a bespoke medal, prizes and limited free parking.