Chelmsford
Trail Running Calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chelmsford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 May obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex offering 6 km and 12 km courses with 40+ and 70+ obstacles, plus family and kids races.
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.
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 running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to 50k and a six hour timed challenge on a 400 m lap circuit.
A multi-distance endurance weekend at Hyde Hall Farm with a 100 mile 32 hour option, looped trail course, aid station, secure parking and event medals.
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 10 km out-and-back race through gravel paths and woodland at Weald Country Park in Brentwood, organised by MCC Promotions. The event includes on-day registration, water stations, prizes and supports the charity Sport In Mind.
Timed trail weekend at Leybourne Lakes with a fully marked 2.5 km loop and 6, 12 and 24 hour solo and relay options plus race village facilities and live timing.
A trail marathon and half held from Nayland Village Hall using St Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and Essex Way. Predominantly self navigation with downloadable GPX or written instructions, stocked aid stations and cupless provision.
Annual not for profit run organised by Istead & Ifield Harriers from Cyclopark through the Kent countryside with proceeds supporting local charities.
July 2027
An 82 mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Epping to Harwich along mixed trail and road, with checkpoints, GPS tracking, a race medical team and a 24 hour cut-off.