Brightlingsea
Trail Running Calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brightlingsea for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
June 2027
A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Trinity Park Ipswich on 20 June 2027 featuring climbs, crawls and slides; age rules and ticketing apply.
A 24 hours charity endurance event at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners and teams of up to 12 cover laps of an 8 km route to raise funds for homelessness in Essex.
July 2027
A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on a 4.3 mile coastal loop in Shotley with camping at race HQ, chip timing, and solo and team entries.
A muddy 5k obstacle event at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on 18 July 2027 with staggered waves, group and child options, organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds.
Looped trail event at Belchamps Camp offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and a 6 hour timed option with aid stations and a cupless policy.
August 2027
A beginner-friendly orienteering event on 01 August 2027 in Little Baddow where major controls serve as small aid stations and minor unmanned controls require map navigation; entrants receive a waterproof Harveys map.
A family-friendly inflatable obstacle run at Hylands Park on 7 August 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with medals and event amenities for all participants.
Trail marathon and half marathon along the Colne Valley Path with self navigation, aid stations, shuttle service options, and a finish on the Cymbeline meadows in Colchester.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Cut Hedge Park, Gosfield on 28 August 2027 with repeated 4.167 mile (6706 metres) laps, camping and on site aid.
A 15 mile trail race around Danbury woodlands with 1600 ft of ascent, technical singletrack, waymarked route, prizes and a marked Strava segment.
October 2027
Mud and obstacle course races at Wantisden Hall on 17 October 2027 offering 5 mile and 7 mile routes with 30+ and 40+ obstacles for ages 18 and over.
A Halloween-themed trail run in Chelmsford with a devilish 6.66 km GPX route, fancy-dress prizes, a finishers medal and a small field of 60 places.
November 2027
Looped trail event in Brightlingsea with a remembrance ceremony, cupless aid stations, and distance choices from 10 km up to marathon or a 6 hour timed option.