Basildon
Trail Running Calendar near Basildon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Basildon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 77 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
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.
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..
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
March 2027
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3-mile woodland loop with one to three laps, offering run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2-mile youth race.
April 2027
A 10 km trail run on 04 April 2027 reopening the Galloping Grind on the Spring course GG2, with limited places and onsite parking.
May 2027
A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.
Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race in Brentwood, Essex, with courses from 1.5 km to 12 km and signature features like the Deathslide and multi lane zip wires.
A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course measurement..
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.
Inflatable obstacle-course event at Brands Hatch on 15 May 2027 with 2.5k to 15k lap options, music zones, family entries and finishers' medals.
Experience London's energetic Hackney Moves Festival featuring a half marathon on closed roads, a sunset 10K, and a community festival at Hackney Marshes.
A 10th anniversary half marathon and new 10k in Chislehurst that explores local green spaces and raises funds for The Maypole Project.
Trail races of 10 mile and 5 mile at Cammas Hall Farm, Essex on 16 May 2027 with chip timing, water stations and finisher t-shirt and medal.
Track event on a 400 metre athletics track offering distances from 5k to 50k plus a six hour challenge at Wodson Park, limited to 100 entrants.
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.
A point-to-point 50 km trail race along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge with a predominantly flat course, four aid stations and a 9 hour cut-off.
A point-to-point 30 km trail along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge with three checkpoints, chip timing, bag transfer and an athletics track finish.