Danbury
Trail Running Calendar near Danbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Danbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
Boxing Day event at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists race off-road for the Markham Cup, with junior and senior lap distances.
A winter trail 10k at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths and bridleways and serving as the final race of a four-round series.
A 10 mile cross country race in Hainault Forest over three laps on tracks and grassland, with on-the-day entries, a two hour cut-off and prizes for men, women and veterans.
January 2027
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
A 25 mile event on 3 January 2027 around Stansted Mountfichet with a punctured figure of eight route crossing the River Stort and staffed checkpoints.
A 15 mile multi terrain trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with muddy hills, seaside sections and Thames Estuary views; cupless water stations require a reusable cup.
A 10 km winter trail race through medieval Lavenham using an old railway line and mixed terrain, cupless with medals, marshals and first aid on site.
February 2027
Lapped running on the Flitch Way at Rayne with 5.3 km loops, multiple distances, an aid station every lap and a bespoke medal and goody bag.
A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoints and mand..
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
March 2027
Looped, timed runs at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve on 14 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with medal and a no medal entry option.
A muddy, hilly 3 mile loop in Friday Woods on 20 March 2027 with one to three laps and options to run, tab or take part in canicross; a 2 mile junior race is also held.
Camino Gratitude 25KM is a 25 km running event in Broxbourne, UK on 20 March 2027 organised by London-based Camino Ultra.
April 2027
Fifth Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 04 Apr 2027, held on a predominantly anti-clockwise Spring course with limited onsite parking and post-race hot drinks and cakes.
An evening 5 mile trail run from The Black Buoy pub in Wivenhoe on 06 April 2027 with route provided in advance and a tail walker on course.
A mostly off road half marathon along the Saltmarsh Coast beside the River Crouch from South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham on Crouch with marked route and stocked aid stations.