East Hanningfield
Trail Running Calendar near East Hanningfield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near East Hanningfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 73 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 10km self-navigated night-time trail around Thaxted, starting and finishing at The Maypole with entry proceeds supporting John Webb’s Windmill restoration.
A Halloween themed 6.66 km trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.
November 2026
Experience an after dark Halloween themed multi terrain run through Leigh on Sea featuring 10k and 5k routes with chip timing and finisher medals.
A November muddy obstacle event in Brentwood Essex with 6 km, 12 km and 24 km plus options across farmland, woods and lakes featuring 40 to 200 plus obstacles.
A Remembrance Sunday trail event in Brightlingsea on 8 November 2026 with live Last Post and a two-minute silence during the race. A looped course offers 10km, half, marathon and a six hour timed option with on-course aid stations.
Experience the longest established trail race in Essex with a self navigated course of 6 or 16 miles starting from a traditional pub in Chelmsford.
An evening 5 km charity trail run in Writtle on 11 November 2026 that donates £2 per entry to Whizz Kidz, with a self guided route and a pub finish.
A mostly off road 15k at Trifarm, Boreham, run on public footpaths and bridleways with on-site parking, water refill points and manual timing.
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.
A hilly five mile trail race in Lesnes Abbey Woods on 13 December 2026 in memory of Ray Marshall, with manual timing and a 90 minute cut off.
A self navigation night trail near Littley Green of about 6 miles, with a secret stop and cryptic clue, two vouchers included and specific kit and entry requirements.
A festive 12 km run in Chelmsford with a brewery checkpoint, post-run drinks at the Voodoo Keller Bar, GPX/Strava route and Christmas medals for all finishers.
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
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.
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 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 miles route on 3 January 2027 around Stansted with a punctured figure of eight, River Stort crossing near Manuden, indoor checkpoints and a finishers certificate.