Trail Running calendar near West Mersea 2026-2027

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this midsummer evening run. Choose between a 5k or 10k distance on a scenic undulating trail featuring a fully stocked aid station and finisher medals for all.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon on the National Trust's Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, featuring 450 m of ascent, two on-route aid stations and fully marked trails with GPX support.

Run through the historic landscapes of Horsell Common where the Martians first landed in literature. This volunteer led charity event offers trail routes from 2 km to 21 km in a scenic Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Community road and multi-terrain runs around The Moor in Hawkhurst offering 10k, 5k and a free junior race. The event raises funds for local projects and includes finish-line medals, cake and local food vendors.

Experience a circular cross country route through the undulating fields and woodlands of North West Hertfordshire. Choose between 26 and 18 mile courses starting from Baldock with panoramic countryside views.

Triffic Trail is a trail running event in Trent Country Park, Enfield, featuring a 10 km senior race, a 4.5 km junior race and a 2 km kids fun run. The senior race is chip timed and race photos and results are published after the event.

A scenic off road 10 km trail at Panshanger Park with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal; proceeds support local charities and a family fun run is included.

Experience an enchanting twilight trail run through the private 220 acre Ashburnham Place estate. Choose between 10k, 5k, or junior distances while supporting four mental health and bereavement charities.

Race two of the 2026 Trifarm trail series, this 10K summer run is over 95% off-road on public paths. Starting near a humpback bridge at Trifarm in Boreham, the anticlockwise course finishes with a lap around the lake.

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra near Alfriston with hourly ~4.2-mile mixed-trail laps, a token-based turnaround and Webscorer timing. Limited to 50 entrants, the event offers on-site aid, barn facilities and sustainability measures.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra, on-site parking, an aid station at the lap point, baggage storage and a bespoke finishers' medal.

Explore the scenic Surrey Hills and North Downs Way with five trail distances ranging from 5 km to a 52 km ultra. Run through ancient forests and rolling fields with punchy hills and fully marked courses.

Experience a summer trail running event in the scenic Thames Valley with distances ranging from 5k to a half marathon. Enjoy well marked routes through the Marlow countryside featuring chip timing and a unique themed medal.

Experience a scenic 10km mixed terrain run through the trails and woodland of Hatfield. Starting and finishing at the 3 Brewers Brewery, participants enjoy chip timing and a complimentary drink at the finish line.

Trail centred half marathon and 10K from Housedean Farm in the South Downs. Mixed gravel and trails, chip timing, on site camping and finishers refreshments.

A community trail event through the South Downs on 28 June 2026, featuring a 10k and a junior fun run with route maps available and on-course support.

The Midsummer Munro is a half marathon held at Box Hill Fort in Surrey. The event takes place in late June. Runners can register online until the day of the race.