Trail Running calendar near West Mersea 2026-2027

The Midsummer Munro will take place in Walton on the Hill on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Tackle scenic off road trails at The Martian Race on Horsell Common, with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Volunteer run and charity focused, this popular event blends nature, challenge and community spirit.

Join the Hawkhurst 10k and 5k for a friendly community run over multi terrain and rolling countryside at The Moor. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, cake and a free half pint at The Eight Bells, with proceeds supporting local projects.

Take on the Colworth Marathon Challenge over a three day weekend in North Bedfordshire, where three multi terrain races add up to a full marathon. Enjoy free camping, family entertainment and children's races while choosing one, two or all..

Join Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June for the Cock a doodle Dawdle, a friendly trail event offering distances from 5k up to an ultra. Enjoy farm trails, on site parking and aid at the lap point; bring your own cup.

Explore the North Downs on scenic, punchy trails from Cranleigh Showground on 27 June 2026. Routes from 5 km to a 50 km ultra wind through Winterfold, Hurtwood, Leith Hill and Ranmore Common for a challenging countryside adventure.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

Run from 3 Brewers Brewery through Hertfordshire countryside on a mostly off road 10 km or 5 km course featuring trails, woodland and farm tracks. Finish with a medal, a pint and live jazz while supporting local charity Earthworks.

Hit the South Downs for the Housedean Half and 10K, a scenic trail with sweeping views over Lewes and countryside. Well supported with water stations, chip timing and on site camping, it is ideal for runners seeking peaceful country miles.

Enjoy a scenic, multi terrain 10k from Peacehaven across bridleways and the South Downs Way, finishing through Telscombe village. Junior fun run available and finishers get a bespoke medal, photos and post race refreshments.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..

Suffolk Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail races and festival vibes in Ipswich, with a family 3 km, a 10 km and a 24 hour lap event for solos and teams. Enjoy on site camping, live music, refreshments and fun for all ages.

Fen Gallop on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers a flat, scenic run through the Cambridgeshire fens with 10 km and 4 mile options. Friendly for families and walkers, the community event raises funds for Willingham School Association an..

Run the Chiltern Ridge Half, a scenic 21.1 km trail on the Ridgeway with 526 m climb and sweeping Chiltern views. Limited to 350 runners, this UTMB World Series Index Race blends challenge with classic off road charm.

Run the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July with traffic free 10K and 5K through East Herts villages and a free 1K for under 11s. All finishers get a free tee or can choose to have a tree planted to support new school sports facilities.

Enjoy the Bewl 15 and 5 Mile on 5 July 2026, scenic off road laps around Bewl Water with gentle climbs and lakeside views. Organised by Wadhurst Runners, the race supports the Air Ambulance and offers medals and t shirts.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve with summer sunset and winter night sessions, flat terrain and a section on the boardwalk. Group paced, non competitive runs with headtorch provision and a kit list supplied.

Run scenic trails through ancient beech woodlands and chalk downs in the Chiltern Hills at the Maverick Chilterns Trail on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Princes Risborough. Choose from distances from 8 km up to a 50 km ultra for every level.

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.