Trail Running calendar near Watford 2026-2027

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

Community social trail run in Epping Forest organised by Muslim Runners at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford. Pace groups cover runs of 6.5 km and 3 km and a 30 minute walking group, with bag drop and coffee afterwards.

A flat 10 km trail run through the 325 hectare Thursley National Nature Reserve, featuring a recognised boardwalk and abundant wildlife. Suited to newcomers to trail running and runners seeking a social evening run.

A multi-terrain 5km in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8th July, part of the Northants 5K Series. Limited parking, bespoke finishers medals and a virtual completion option are available; entries close 23:59 on Tuesday 7th July.

An off‑road two-lap race through Hainault Forest organised by Ilford Athletic Club on 8 July 2026, supporting St. Francis Hospice and forming Leg 5 of the Elvis Grand Prix.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 9 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A mostly off road 10 km trail at Trifarm, Boreham on 09 Jul 2026, run on public footpaths and bridleways with on-site parking, numbered registration at the entrance, and a finish around the lake running track.

A *10 km* trail race at Coombe Abbey Park on 10 July 2026, run over two laps through woodland, meadow and grass with on-course water and basic facilities. Tiered entry fees apply and optional charity donations are available.

A six hour, self paced lap event at Coombe Abbey Park on a 3.3 mile loop of stone paths, meadow and tree cover. Runners choose how many laps to complete; rucking is allowed and an eco friendly tree token is available instead of a medal.

A 7 hour timed event on a signed Thames loop at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club in Egham where runners choose distances from 3 km upward. Medals, goody bags and aid station support are provided with age and distance rules in place.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

A Friday evening multi terrain race in Corsham on 10 July 2026 featuring a roughly 6 mile main course and a 2 km junior race, with licensed insurance and proceeds supporting local charities.

A roughly five mile off road trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest with chipped timing and a finishers medal. Entries are non refundable but transfers to another runner are allowed until 06/07/2026.

A 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race near RM13 with teams of 2 to 8, repeated 5.75 mile laps, free camping and on-site catering, showers and first aid. Entry fees are published from £89 to £110.

A trail ultramarathon from Lewknor to Avebury in Oxfordshire with 100 km and two 50 km stage options, following the Ridgeway through historic sites and offering pit stops, chip timing and basecamp facilities.

An outdoor inflatable obstacle run on a 2.5 km lap with options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. The event features giant inflatables, music zones, on-course water, a finisher's medal and on-site food vendors.

Trail races from 8 km to 50 km start at Princes Risborough School on 11 July 2026. Routes cross ancient beech woods, chalk downs and ridgelines in the Chilterns AONB with marked courses and aid outposts.

Three measured routes through Mid Suffolk countryside on 11 July 2026, including a 31.5 mile option that passes 10 historic churches. Shorter routes branch off the main course and rejoin for a common finish with checkpoints and refreshments..

Timed non stop runs of 6, 12 or 24 hours on the Backyard route at High Lodge Thetford Forest. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of up to four; camping onsite, timing by Timing Monkey and a bespoke wooden medal for all.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.