Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2025-2026

The High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Thetford Forest, Brandon, UK. The circular course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a varied terrain suitable for both road runners and trail enthusiasts. Participants enjoy..

The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest in Kent. The race features a half marathon, a 10k, and a junior 2km run, all set on woodland trails beneath a majestic pine canopy. The course is traffic-free and offers a challenging..

The Viper 5 Mile Trail Run (Autumn edition) is a night-time trail running event held in Ingatestone, United Kingdom. Participants run a 5-mile loop around the countryside on public rights of way, following the same route as the spring event but in the dark. The course requires runners to be self-suf..

Running Tribe Races take place in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, at two locations: Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St. Peter Community Centre. The event offers flexible distances ranging from 7k up to an ultra marathon, with participants choosing their distance on race day.The courses ar..

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic half marathon and 10K trail run set in the heart of Epping Forest near London. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event showcases the vibrant autumn colors and ancient woodland. Runners navigate a varied course featuring well-maintained paths,..

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, featuring a mix of cross-country trails,..

The Blackwater Marathon is an annual event held at Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. Celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, the marathon features a circular route on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary, combining cross country footpaths and seawall sections. Participants can ch..

The Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, offering scenic routes along the picturesque Thames River with stunning views of the river and countryside. Participants can choose between two distances: 21km and 16km, both featuring gentle elevation gains (+66m and +50m respectively). T..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, featuring mostly grassy tr..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

The Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event held at Irchester Country Park. It features two distances: a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run, both set on fully marked woodland trails and tracks. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the be..

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features some hills and offers a relaxed, guided experience with qualified run leaders. After the run, participants..

The Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a trail ultramarathon held annually in early November, starting from Trowse, Norwich, and finishing in Diss, UK. The 50km course follows the well-marked Boudicca Way, passing through picturesque villages such as Caistor St. Edmund, Stoke Holy Cross, and Pulham Market..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is an autumn/winter trail ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Covering 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, the race follows a specially designed looped course featuring scenic woodland trails, Berkh..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a unique 5-mile out-and-back running event featuring both a Night Run and a Dawn Run. The course includes a memorable passage through the 422-meter-long Oxendon Tunnel, an old railway tunnel that is pitch black but mood-lit for the race, requiring runners to use..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.