Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027

An evening event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava 10 km trail run or a relaxed hike, with entry including a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; under 18s are not permitted.

The City Race European Tour arrives in Canterbury for a weekend of urban orienteering. Races navigate historic streets, the cathedral, and university campuses. The event includes a prologue, a city race, and a sprint double-header.

A new orienteering race in Canterbury featuring 5 mile and 5k courses through historic landmarks. Designed as a running event with easy navigation, it offers live results, prizes, and additional weekend races.

Test your endurance at the historic Grimsthorpe Castle Estate with races ranging from 10 to 100 miles. Enjoy a 10 mile loop through ancient woodland and limestone tracks with free camping included for participants.

The Fox Trail offers three distances, from 20 km to 62 km, through the Surrey countryside. All races start at different points but finish together in Godalming. The event has rolling aid stations and a generous 11-hour cutoff.

The LDWA's flagship 100-mile walk explores Kent and Sussex, including Ashdown Forest with its Winnie the Pooh landmarks. This challenging event must be completed within 48 hours and requires prior qualification.

Experience a UK Athletics Affiliated marathon through the scenic grounds of Richmond Royal Park. Runners follow the Tamsin Trail and park roads to earn a unique medal and goody bag in this popular London event.

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.

Event Overview The Blackwater Trail Events include a half marathon and a marathon on a new marathon course for 2026. The event uses a flexible entry fee structure where participants can choose to pay for extras like a medal or not. Course a..

Enjoy a flexible timed event at Ardingly Reservoir where you can complete any distance from 5km to an ultra marathon. Run as many laps as you like on a scenic 7km trail course within a seven hour limit.

Experience a trail run along the River Thames starting from Marlow Rugby Club. Cross the famous Marlow Bridge and celebrate at the finish with a custom medal and a Rebellion Brewery beer or soft drink.

Beat the Sunset 50km is a single-lap ultra marathon starting in Maidenhead. Runners have 9 hours and 12 minutes to complete the 75% off-road course before sunset. The event features four stocked checkpoints, live tracking, and free race pho..

The Ridgeway Challenge The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race. It follows the entire length of the Ridgeway National Trail, a historic path used for over 5,000 years. The route runs from Ivinghoe Bea..

Run 50km along the River Medway from Rochester Castle to Tonbridge, passing three castles and scenic villages on flat trails. The race features a wave start, three aid stations, and a track finish, with a 9-hour cut-off. Your entry includes..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge. It offers a fully supported route with a flat, runnable profile and finishes with a lap on the track.

The Ridgeway Chase is a 60 km ultramarathon along the historic Ridgeway National Trail, starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford. Held alongside a longer challenge, it offers runners scenic ridgeline views across the Chilt..

This 50km ultramarathon is a unique point-to-point journey from Peckham, London, to East Peckham, Kent. Runners will experience a route that transitions from urban streets to the Kent countryside. The event offers aid stations and marked co..

Explore the scenic trails of the Surrey Hills on a guided half marathon. The route changes each time but always features iconic spots like St Martha's Hill. Choose from weekend runs or a special summer evening adventure.

The Griffin Challenge is a flexible 6-hour endurance event where you choose your own distance by completing laps on a flat, stone-surfaced trail. It starts and finishes at the Braybrooke Taproom, which offers post-run refreshments. This is..