Brightlingsea
Trail Running Calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brightlingsea for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.
Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.
September 2026
An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.
Evening 10 km trail run at Trifarm on mostly off road public footpaths and bridleways, part of a four race 2026 series with GPX route and on site parking.
Pitsea Running Club presents the Crown to Crown event at Westley Heights Country Park on Wednesday 9 September 2026, listed as part of the club's upcoming events.
A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.
A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.
October 2026
Chelmsford Brew Co hosts a one-off 10 km trail run and a relaxed hike on 03 Oct 2026, with a finishers drink, crisps and a medal.
A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.
A looped 20 mile trail race at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port, with route marking, support stations and a six hour cut off.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
Approx 6 miles self navigation tarmac trail in Chelmer Village, minimum age 16, limited to 120 places, head torch required and glow in the dark medal for finishers.
Timed, self supported loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre with a pub stop at 10 km and a four hour cutoff.
A Halloween themed 6.66 km trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain run in Leigh-on-Sea offering 10 km and 5 km races with mandatory headtorches, chip timing, finisher medals and charity support.
A Remembrance Sunday trail event in Brightlingsea on 8 November 2026 with live Last Post and a two-minute silence during the race. A looped course offers 10km, half, marathon and a six hour timed option with on-course aid stations.