Saffron Walden
Trail Running Calendar near Saffron Walden 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Saffron Walden 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.
August 2026
A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.
A 12 hour multi terrain loop event at Riverside Park St Neots with solo pair and team entries plus festival activities awards and a unique finisher medal.
A guided social trail run on a 10 mile loop through the ancient droves of Mildenhall and Lakenheath, with run leaders, scenic stops and post run refreshments.
Evening trail events in Chelmsford on 17 Aug 2026 offering a 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.
An evening trail race of 10 km on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.
A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.
Two self-navigation trail races near Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: an approximately 16 mile hilly Admiral McHilly Trail and an approximately 6 mile flatter Chelmer Trail.
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.
September 2026
A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.
Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle-course event near Brentwood, Essex offering 1.5 km and 5 km options with foam, achievable obstacles, finish-line facilities and a female-only wave; under-15s require a paying adult.
A women only muddy obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex covering 5 km with varied obstacles, wash facilities, a finisher medal and an inclusive, non competitive format.
An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.
Scenic Takeley 10 km road race on 6 September 2026 with a one mile children's fun run, chip timing, finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.
Evening 10 km trail run at Trifarm on mostly off road public footpaths and bridleways, part of a four race 2026 series with GPX route and on site parking.
A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.
A lapped 7 hour trail event on a 5K loop in Hitchin with a Mini Mile and virtual option, event village, aid station and post event massage.