Rochford
Trail Running Calendar near Rochford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rochford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 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.
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.
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
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3-mile woodland loop with one to three laps, offering run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2-mile youth race.
A flat 10 km out and back along the river from Chartham to Canterbury with village-hall facilities, a finisher's medal and mixed feedback on mud, signage and marshals.
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.
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.
An evening 10 km trail run on 22 Apr 2027 with a limited field of 50, a new course provided as GPX and narrative, and self sufficient participation expected.
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.
Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate near Brentwood offering multiple distances including 6 km with 40 plus obstacles and 12 km with 70 plus obstacles.
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..
Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.
Inflatable obstacle-course event at Brands Hatch on 15 May 2027 with 2.5k to 15k lap options, music zones, family entries and finishers' medals.
A 10th anniversary half marathon and new 10k in Chislehurst that explores local green spaces and raises funds for The Maypole Project.