Clacton-on-Sea
Trail Running Calendar near Clacton-on-Sea 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Clacton-on-Sea for 2026-2027! We've gathered 36 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail races at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB with three flat, fully marked and timed routes of 9 km, 16 km and 23 km.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
Festive-themed half trail in Mid-Suffolk on a well signed 13.1 mile route with cupless hydration, mandatory trail shoes, on-course photography and prizes for top finishers.
A social 12k at Chelmsford Brewery with a GPX and Strava route, checkpoint drinks and Christmas medals, plus encouraged fancy dress.
A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.
Final round of the four-event Trifarm Winter series: a mainly off-road 10 km on public footpaths and bridleways at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 December 2026.
January 2027
A 10 km mixed-terrain trail through medieval Lavenham along a disused railway, manually timed with marshals, cupless water stations and a 16+ age limit.
February 2027
A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.
March 2027
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with one to three laps, categories for runners, TAB entrants and canicross. A 2 mile junior race is available for ages 10 to 15.
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.
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..
A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.
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 5k obstacle course at Trinity Park with muddy climbs, crawls and slides, held in staggered waves. The grassy course is fairly flat and the event requires participants to be 13 or older.
Run as many laps as possible in 24 hours on an 8 km Essex trail at Cherry Orchard Country Park, with solo and team entries, camping and on-site facilities.
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.