Trail Running calendar near Wherstead 2026-2027

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 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.

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.

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.

Experience a unique beach run from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back. This 7 km event follows the coastline at low tide and features individual awards as well as team prizes for groups of three.

Experience an autumn trail run through the footpaths and bridleways of Boreham. This 10k event features a sunset start with a scenic off road route and a seasonal championship point system for participants.

Traverse the ancient Boudicca Way on this 50km ultramarathon from Diss to Norwich. Open to runners and walkers this event features scenic Norfolk villages and convenient rail access at both ends.

Trail races around Bewl Water near Lamberhurst Kent offer four distances on wooded, undulating routes with lake views and measured loops for 10 km, half, marathon and 50 km ultra. Aid stations, course markings and time limits differ by dist..

A riverside multi-distance event along the Thames from Putney to Henley, offering **100 km** and shorter options with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and faster runners.

A point-to-point 50K trail along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh on 12 September 2026, fully waymarked with four aid stations, a 9 hour time limit and licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest: complete repeated **4.167 mile** loops each hour. Three entry options include full open-ended format plus 12- and 6-hour timed races; camping, one aid station and limited parking are provided..

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.