Trail Running calendar near Writtle 2026-2027

A multi distance event along the Thames Towpath from Putney Bridge to Henley, with rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and medical support. Options include solo or team entries and a weekend festival of related walks.

A point to point *50K* ultra along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh, fully marked and carrying a 9 hour time limit. The route passes Southwold, Dunwich Heath, RSPB Minsmere, Sizewell and Thorpeness with staffed aid stations.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.

Trail running in the Surrey Hills with 10k, 21k and 42k routes on chip timed, well marked courses, aid stations and finisher medals. Starts and finishes at Shere Recreation Ground with free parking and an event village.

A charity ultramarathon along the Essex riverside on 12 September 2026, offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes with marked trails, medical cover and checkpoints. Proceeds support Prostate Cancer UK.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile single loop ultra on the Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire with a 24 hour cutoff, 1,219 metres of climb and seven aid stations. The runnable country route features live tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal and T shirt.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

A multi-terrain trail race from Rye Sports Centre in East Sussex offering 30k (slightly over 30 km) and 15k routes through the High Weald AONB. The course links historic churches and passes woodlands, orchards, country lanes and coastal vie..

On 13 September 2026 the Alf Shrubb Memorial returns to Slinfold with chip timed 10k and 5k trail races plus children’s races. The event finishes at Slinfold Cricket Club, supports local causes and awards a replica Alf Shrubb medal to finis..

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A trail running event on Ashtead Common with a 10 km race and a 2 km kids run, raising money for local charities and promoting low environmental impact. The course is undulating and earphones are not permitted.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

A multi-terrain 10 km and canicross event on September 13, 2026, based at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford. Mostly off-road with 100 m elevation gain, two water stations and finish-line inclusions like a medal, pint cup and free drin..

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A scenic 10 km run through the private grounds of Chevening House in Sevenoaks on 13 September 2026, with timed results, event photography and bespoke finisher medals.

The The Harvathon will take place in Offley on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 420 texts.unit_min.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.