Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026. A grassy obstacle course with staggered wave starts, marshals on the route, toilets and refreshments available, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A self-navigation trail event on 28 June 2026 at Chigborough Farm offering 10K and 5K routes, with entry fees that include a cafe voucher and all profits donated to Caroline Coastal FM and Farleigh Hospice.

A chip timed cross country run at Burghley House in Stamford with a double lap 10k course on grass and paths. The event has a minimum age of 16, published entry fees and a minimum fundraising target.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

Race 2 of the Orion Harriers Forest Five series takes place on 04 July 2026 at Jubilee Retreat as part of a three-race series with age-category aggregate trophies and prizes for individual and team placings.

A muddy obstacle 5k at Kempton Park Racecourse on 4 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and slides with staggered wave starts. The event includes free on-site parking, nearby train and bus links and a minimum fundraising target.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Mote Park in Maidstone features a muddy obstacle course around the lake with some steep inclines. Participants aged 13 and over receive fundraising support, event materials and a medal on completion.

A volunteer-run running event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire with chip timing on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Distances include 10 km and 6.5 km and children's races follow the main events.

A 21.1 km off-road half marathon along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough. The fully marked course has 526 m+ ascent, aid stations at Cadsden, field limit of 350 and UTMB World Series index status.

A community road race at Jobbers Wood with professionally measured 10k, 5k and a 1k junior race, chip timing, free finisher T-shirts or tree planting options, and fundraising for new school sports facilities.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 organised by Wadhurst Runners. The 15 mile route includes the nature reserve and a four hour time limit; finishers receive a medal, t shirt and refreshments.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. Routes have GPX downloads, there are no cut offs, and both attended and virtual participants receive a memento.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

A riverside running event on Sunday 5 July 2026 offering 10 mile, 10k and children's races between Hertford and Ware, with proceeds donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and T-shirts and medals for adult finishers.

A 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide through muddy challenges while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. The mixed grass and paved course includes staggered wave starts and..