Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

Experience an annual five mile off road run through the scenic Little Haven Nature Reserve. This trail race features woodland paths and spring meadows while raising funds for local hospice care.

Off-road multi lap run at Nutbourne Vineyards with views to the South Downs. Choose distances from 5 km up to a half marathon on the day; entry is £29, places are limited to 100, and finishers receive a medal, drink and cake.

A scenic run around Blenheim Palace on 17 May 2026, featuring a 7.4k lakeside course and a separate dog race. Other options include a 4 mile route for buggies and wheelchairs and a 1 mile junior race.

Mud Monsters Run on 17 May 2026 in East Grinstead is a muddy obstacle event with 3 km, 5 km and 10 km routes through fields, woods and river crossings. Finishers get a medal and free photos; onsite parking costs £5.

A 5 km obstacle course at Stanborough Park on 17 May 2026 featuring mud, climbs and slides, run in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Join the first race of the ELVIS 2026 series in Dagenham. This five mile multi terrain event features a three lap course through the scenic Eastbrookend Country Park with on site facilities and chip timing.

A 10k brewery trail event on 21 May 2026 offering a relaxed hike or competitive trail run with a GPX and Strava route. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher medal; limited parking and a small bag drop at the bar are available.

Test your endurance at Hyde Hall Farm with a variety of trail challenges ranging from 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 5.3 km loop with full support including an aid station and on site parking.

A long distance trail challenge from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast with routes from 100 km to shorter distances. The event features marked trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops with food and medical support and camping optio..

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A 100 mile LDWA walk across Kent and Sussex over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, visiting Ashdown Forest and sites linked to Winnie the Pooh. Entrants must be LDWA members, meet a qualifier and follow event rules.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Clapham Common with climbs, crawls and slides, wave starts and a minimum age of 13. The event lists facilities such as toilets and refreshments and carries a fundraising target of £50.

A three-lap 26.2 mile marathon through Richmond Park, starting and finishing near Sheen Gate. The route uses the Tamsin Trail for two laps, features chip timing, drink stations and marshals, and has a 6 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Run the scenic Angles Way Ultra along the flat Waveney valley from Thetford to Great Yarmouth, with 50 km and 100 km options finishing by the sea. Fully waymarked and timed, cupless with checkpoints and coach transfers, this is a friendly t..

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

A canal and coastal trail run from Chelmsford along the Blackwater navigation to Heybridge Basin and Tollesbury. Options include a half marathon and a full marathon, cupless aid stations, a bag shuttle and optional medal selection.

A lap-based timed event at Ardingly Reservoir presented by Phoenix Running West Sussex, part of a four-race summer series with nature-inspired medals. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and can be completed as repeated laps within a seven h..

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at War Memorial Park in Basingstoke on 24 May 2026, where participants climb, crawl and slide across mostly flat grass and path terrain while raising funds for cancer research.