Basildon
Trail Running Calendar near Basildon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Basildon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 86 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A winter trail 10 km at Trifarm near Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths with on site parking and basic race support.
A looped trail event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a 7 hour time limit. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and all participants receive a finishers' medal.
A 10 mile cross country race in Hainault Forest over three laps on tracks and grassland, with on-the-day entries, a two hour cut-off and prizes for men, women and veterans.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.
January 2027
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
A 25 mile route around Stansted Mountfichet on 3 January 2027, run as a punctured figure of eight with indoor checkpoints and included refreshments and meal.
A 15 mile multi terrain trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with muddy hills, seaside sections and Thames Estuary views; cupless water stations require a reusable cup.
A woodland 10K at Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, featuring natural trails, a finisher medal, event photography and results under UK Athletics rules.
LUCA XC Race 3 is a scheduled cross-country event at Mitcham Common, London on 20 January 2027 organised by London Unis and Colleges Athletics.
A three lap 10K through Jeskyns Community Woodland near Gravesend on 31 January 2027 with chip timing, a finisher medal and event photography.
February 2027
An all-terrain 10 km across Wimbledon Common with mud, hills and a watersplash, organised by Thames Hare and Hounds with on-course marshals and a mid-race water station.
Anniversary run on the Flitch Way with bespoke medals, marked 5.3 km loops, multiple distance options and an aid station at the end of every lap.
A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park on 21 February 2027 where runners complete 2.65 km laps to reach distances from 5 km to ultra, with a seven hour limit and a finishers' memento for all participants.
LUCA XC Race 4 at Wormwood Scrubs, London on 24 February 2027, organised by London Unis and Colleges Athletics.
A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoints and mand..
Hilly, muddy single lap 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park on 28 Feb 2027; trail shoes are mandatory and finishers receive a 2027 medal.
March 2027
Timed loop event at Gravesend Cyclopark with choices from 5 miles to ultra, an aid station stocked with chocolate and bespoke finishers' medals.