Trail Running calendar near West Mersea 2026-2027

Join this five kilometre fun run or walk across the undulating trails of Therfield Heath. This family friendly event features a two lap off road course and raises funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Experience a historic trail run through the scenic Ashridge Woods on this five mile course. Enjoy a marshalled off road route starting and finishing at the Aldbury Recreation Ground with refreshments provided at the finish.

North Downs Run is a multi terrain 30 km race through the Kent countryside on Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open with online entry closing 14 June; fees are £38 affiliated, £40 non affiliated and £45 on the day if places remain.

A ten leg team relay along The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails covering 86.5 miles. The off road, hilly route finishes in Marlborough and teams compete for the shortest total time with rules on leg composition.

A guided 10K group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace and aimed at runners moving from road to trails. The event includes mostly flat woodland paths, a two hour allowance, parking charge of £4 and a £12..

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

Forest Five Series Race 2 is a one mile forest race on 04 July 2026, part of a three race series started in 2009 to fund the Orion Harriers clubhouse. The event includes age category and team trophies.

Experience a chip timed multi terrain race through the picturesque country roads and bridleways of Willingham. Choose between 10km and 4 mile routes followed by fun races for children at the local recreation ground.

A 21.1 km off road half marathon along The Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire between Wendover and Princes Risborough. The hilly, fully marked course has two on route aid stations, a 4 hour time limit and a 350 runner field on 5 July 2026.

A community road race at Jobbers Wood offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km youth race, organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School to raise funds for school sports facilities, with chip timing, finisher items and age group awards.

Two trail races around Bewl Water in East Sussex: a 15 mile route that includes the nature reserve and a 5 mile off road option. Organised by Wadhurst Runners, finishers receive a medal, t shirt, cake and beer.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. No cut offs and options for in person or virtual participation, with profits supporting the SheRACES mission.

Enjoy a guided 10km group trail run through the beautiful Thursley National Nature Reserve. This flat course features a famous boardwalk and is led by an experienced guide at a steady social pace.

A 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River in Slough on July 9, 2026. Participants complete laps of 5.24 miles, choosing their own distance. Every finisher gets a medal.

Enjoy a flexible midweek 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a flat signed course with a great aid station and finishers medal.

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 24 hour multi terrain relay or solo race at Albyns Farm near Havering. Teams of two to eight or solo runners complete repeated 5.75 mile laps with one runner on course at a time; camping and event facilities are provided on site.

Explore the ancient woodlands and chalky ridges of the Chiltern Hills with five trail distances ranging from 8km to a 50km ultra. Enjoy a plastic free racing experience starting from the historic market town of Princes Risborough.