Braintree
Trail Running Calendar near Braintree 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Braintree for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Boxing Day event at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists race off-road for the Markham Cup, with junior and senior lap distances.
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 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 event on 3 January 2027 around Stansted Mountfichet with a punctured figure of eight route crossing the River Stort and staffed checkpoints.
Suffolk County Cross Country Championships at Nowton Park on 3 January 2027, with races from U12 to senior and online entry for county-qualified athletes.
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 winter trail 10K through Lavenham using the old railway line, with manual timing, cupless water refills, medals and a 90 minute cut off.
February 2027
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 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
A lap trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra options on a 5.4 km mostly off road circuit with aid station, parking and finisher medals.
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.
A timed six-hour challenge on a mixed road and trail loop at Suffolk Running Centre with on-site parking, aid station and bespoke finisher medal options.
April 2027
Experience a unique night run at Hyde Hall Farm with 6 or 12 hour challenge options on a 5.4 km loop through the Hertfordshire countryside.