Great Waltham
Trail Running Calendar near Great Waltham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Great Waltham 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.
December 2026
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.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.
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 route around Stansted Mountfichet on 3 January 2027, run as a punctured figure of eight with indoor checkpoints and included refreshments and meal.
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 winter trail 10K through Lavenham using the old railway line, with manual timing, cupless water refills, medals and a 90 minute cut off.
A three lap 10K through Jeskyns Community Woodland near Gravesend on 31 January 2027 with chip timing, a finisher medal and event photography.
February 2027
Anniversary run on the Flitch Way with bespoke medals, marked 5.3 km loops, multiple distance options and an aid station at the end of every lap.
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..
Hilly, muddy single lap 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park on 28 Feb 2027; trail shoes are mandatory and finishers receive a 2027 medal.
March 2027
Timed loop event at Gravesend Cyclopark with choices from 5 miles to ultra, an aid station stocked with chocolate and bespoke finishers' medals.
A lap trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra options on a 5.4 km mostly off road circuit with aid station, parking and finisher medals.
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 marathon run inside a multistorey car park in Southend-on-Sea, covering 26.2 miles with a six hour cut off and entries open from 24 October 2026 to 7 March 2027.
A multi lap off road event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2 mile junior race for ages 10 to 15.
April 2027
Experience a unique night run at Hyde Hall Farm with 6 or 12 hour challenge options on a 5.4 km loop through the Hertfordshire countryside.
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.