Chelmsford
Trail Running Calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chelmsford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
June 2027
A 24 hours endurance event at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams cover as many 8 km laps as possible to raise funds for homelessness in Essex.
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 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 outdoor obstacle and mud course in Brentwood on 3 July 2027 that raises funds for Essex Wildlife Trust; entry is £40 with a suggested £100 fundraising pledge.
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.
Pretty Muddy 5k at Hylands Park Chelmsford on 18 July 2027 is a grass obstacle course with climb crawl and slide elements, staggered wave starts and a minimum age of 13.
August 2027
A navigational trail event near Little Baddow, Essex with a roughly 14 to 18 mile route, team entries of two or three, waterproof maps provided and mandatory compass and phone.
Inflatable 5K Chelmsford at Hylands Park on 7 August 2027 features repeated 2.5 km laps of inflatable obstacles with distances from 2.5 km to 15 km, medals and music zones.
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
A family-friendly muddy obstacle run in Brentwood, Essex offering 5 km and 1.5 km routes, on-course obstacles, finish-line facilities and an event village.