Trail Running calendar near West Mersea 2026-2027

Richmond Park stages combined Half and Full Marathon on Sunday 23 August 2026. The looped park course starts at Sheen Gate, follows the Tamsin Trail through several gates and woodland areas, and includes aid stations and refreshments.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

Trail runs in Richmond Park starting and finishing at Sheen Gate, featuring routes via Richmond Gate, the White House and the Tamsin Trail, with drinks stations at Broomfield Hill and Ham Gate and notable park views and wildlife.

A self navigation marathon along the Colne Valley Path from Stambourne to the Cymbeline meadows in Colchester, with aid stations about every 10 km. Participants must bring a cup or buy a collapsible one and can opt out of a medal to lower t..

Enjoy a summer run along the scenic Marriott's Way starting from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station. This charity event offers untimed 5km and 10km routes to support breast cancer reconstruction services.

A 10 km trail race on 23 August 2026 using the original predominantly anti-clockwise route. Entries include a limited edition T-shirt; runners must carry a mobile with ICE and wear their race number visibly for time recording.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat *4.167-mile* loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a prize for the winner.

A Backyard Ultra event at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026, where runners complete four miles on the hour every hour until one remains. The entry includes a medal, a winner trophy, a rest pitch, showers, parking and even..

Take on a legendary mud run in the Surrey countryside featuring over 100 obstacles across a permanent assault course. Choose from 5km, 7km, or 10km distances for an unforgettable test of endurance and teamwork.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

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 event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

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 features a series of repeat interval races in solo, doubles, and relay formats. Participants aged 18 and over can choose between 400m and 800m intervals to test their endurance.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

A multi distance Ultra Challenge on the South Downs from Eastbourne to Arundel on 5 to 6 September 2026. The event features marked routes via Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters plus covered rest stops, medical teams and GPS tracking.

Join a fun muddy obstacle course in Brentwood featuring 5km and 1.5km distances filled with foam and obstacles. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with hot wash downs and finisher medals for all participants.

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.

Nuclear Mud Sisters is an empowering women only obstacle course in Essex featuring a 5km muddy challenge. This non competitive event focuses on teamwork and fun with no chip timing or swimming required.

A coastal 7k beach race from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back at low tide, with live online results. Individual and veteran category prizes plus male and female team prizes, venue facilities include toilets and on site refreshments.