Rochford
Trail Running Calendar near Rochford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rochford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 60 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Looped trail event from Maidstone with supported 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes, covered rest stops, camping and on course medical support.
Trail half marathon and 10K in Epping Forest on 10 October 2026, with chip timing, aid stations, eco friendly measures and limited parking.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
A 10K night run from Silverworks Island through the Royal Docks to London City Airport runway, women focused and currently sold out.
Timed, self supported anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, with a pub check point about 10k in and a four hour cut off.
Off road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury with live tracking, checkpoints, mandatory kit lists, event HQ facilities, and a charity donation from entries.
A 5 km night trail run at Langdon Nature Discovery Park with glow sticks plus a free 800 m Little Monsters children's trail, raising funds for local charities.
A Halloween brewery trail run in Chelmsford with a devilish 6.66 km route, fancy dress rules, a finishers medal and limited places.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km run in Leigh on Sea on 1 Nov 2026 with chip timing, themed medals and support for local charities.
Muddy obstacle runs in Brentwood, Essex offering 6 km, 12 km and 24 km plus options across farmland, woods and lakes with dozens of natural and man made obstacles.
A looped trail event in Brightlingsea with live Last Post, a two minute silence at 11am, cupless aid stations and a 10.54 km lap format for multiple distances.
A self-navigation trail race on paths, tracks and country lanes with approx 16 and 6 mile routes and a different course each year.
Torchlit 5 km charity trail on 11 Nov 2026, supporting Whizz Kidz with a countryside route and a pub finish; places are limited.
Trifarm 15k trail run on 21 Nov 2026 at Trifarm, Boreham: 95%+ off road on public footpaths and bridleways with on site parking, water stations and manual timing.
December 2026
Essex Vets XC Championships in Epping Forest on 12 December 2026 features a single 8km course with veteran races and an £8 entry fee.
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.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.
A social 12k run on 19 December 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, brewery and finish bar drink tokens, festive medals and a post-run rum option.
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.