Trail Running calendar near Watlington 2026-2027

A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.

A 7.5 km trail loop around Ticehurst on 23 August 2026 with over 70 percent trail, a fully marked and marshalled course and an entry limit of 60 runners. Facilities are at Ticehurst Village Hall with tea and cake after the run.

A timed, multi-distance event at Ardingly Reservoir with lap-based 7 km out-and-back course, a seven hour limit and flexible start window; finishers receive a donut medal and a no-medal entry option is available.

Two self-navigation trail races near Chelmsford: an approximately 16 miles hilly Admiral McHilly Trail and a flatter approximately 6 miles Chelmer Trail. Routes are issued on the day with no markings or GPX files.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29th August 2026 where runners complete **four miles** every hour until one remains. The event is listed as sold out.

A mud and obstacle event near Dorking, Surrey with a permanent assault course and a variety of natural and man made obstacles. Race options include 5K and 10K and the event accepts solo runners, teams and charity groups.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 at Barkers Lane combines ten Xercises with repeated runs in Classic (10x400m) or 2X (10x800m) formats. Entries available as Solo, Doubles or Relay and participants must be 18 or older.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

A trail event in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km routes with written navigation only and no course markings. Entry includes a sandwich voucher and specific entry and transfer rules apply.

Scenic mixed-terrain races along the River Thames at Remenham Farm on 5 September 2026, featuring a half marathon, a 10K and a junior race. The event offers chip-timed results, themed medals, race photos and an event village with food and d..

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Mud Tribe in Brentwood is a muddy obstacle run with a 5 km course and a 1.5 km family option. The event features achievable obstacles, water elements without full immersion, finisher medals, hot wash downs and no chip timing.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.