Chelmsford
Trail Running Calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chelmsford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
July 2027
An 82 mile point to point ultra along the Essex Way from Epping tube station in London to the high lighthouse at Harwich, on mixed terrain with a 24 hour cut off.
A 5 km muddy obstacle run at Wild Forest in Brentwood supporting Essex Wildlife Trust, with a medal, free parking and post race shower.
A 24-hour multi-terrain relay near London offering solo or team entries (2 to 8 runners) on repeated 5.75 mile laps, with free camping and on-site facilities.
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 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.
September 2027
Muddy obstacle runs in Brentwood, Essex offering 1.5 km and 5 km courses, achievable obstacles, hot wash downs and a finisher medal.
October 2027
Trail runs in Epping Forest on 9 October 2027 offering 10K and half marathon routes through ancient woodland with chip timing and aid stations.
A 30 mile out and back ultra along the River Stort with mostly flat riverside trail, checkpoints about every five miles and an eight hour cut off.
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.