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.
March 2027
A Long Distance Walkers Association challenge in Sevenoaks offering 30, 20 and 14 mile routes, indoor checkpoints and an entry limit of 225.
Looped, timed runs at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve on 14 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with medal and a no medal entry option.
A marathon run inside a multistorey car park in Southend-on-Sea, covering 26.2 miles with a six hour cut off and entries open from 24 October 2026 to 7 March 2027.
A multi lap off road event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2 mile junior race for ages 10 to 15.
April 2027
Fifth Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 04 Apr 2027, held on a predominantly anti-clockwise Spring course with limited onsite parking and post-race hot drinks and cakes.
An evening 5 mile trail run from The Black Buoy pub in Wivenhoe on 06 April 2027 with route provided in advance and a tail walker on course.
A mostly off road half marathon along the Saltmarsh Coast beside the River Crouch from South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham on Crouch with marked route and stocked aid stations.
An evening 10 km trail run on 22 Apr 2027 with a limited field of 50, a new course provided as GPX and narrative, and self sufficient participation expected.
May 2027
A team stage trail relay covering 23 miles in four legs along the Roach Valley Way, navigated by maps and way markers with proceeds to Havens Hospices.
Muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex featuring 6 km and 12 km adult courses plus family and children options.
A traditional marathon from Halstead Leisure Centre through scenic low traffic roads in north Essex, part of the Essex Road Running Championships with a 500 runner limit.
Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.
An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch offering 2.5K laps with giant inflatables, music zones, on-course water, and medals for all participants.
A closed-road 21.1km half marathon through Hackney with pacer support, live music and a finish festival at Hackney Marshes.
A tenth-anniversary half marathon and a new 10k in Chislehurst that explores local green spaces while raising funds for The Maypole Project.
A long established trail event at Cammas Hall Farm offering 10 mile and 5 mile routes across farm tracks, woodland and short country roads with marshals and chip timing.
Track-based event at Wodson Park on 23 May 2027 offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge with chip timing and aid stations.
June 2027
A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.