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Trail Running Calendar near South Woodham Ferrers 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near South Woodham Ferrers for 2026-2027! We've gathered 66 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 social 12k at Chelmsford Brewery with a GPX and Strava route, checkpoint drinks and Christmas medals, plus encouraged fancy dress.
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.
A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.
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.
February 2027
A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.
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 loop with one to three laps, categories for runners, TAB entrants and canicross. A 2 mile junior race is available for ages 10 to 15.
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.
Muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex with 6 km (40+ obstacles) or 12 km (70+), featuring a 20 foot Deathslide and zip lines.
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 5K at Brands Hatch offers laps of 2.5 km with giant inflatable obstacles, multiple distance options, music zones, finisher medals and on course hydration.
June 2027
A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.
Point-to-point 50 km trail from Rochester to Tonbridge along the River Medway, predominantly flat with four aid stations, chip timing and an athletics track finish.
Point to point 30 km trail race along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge with three checkpoints, chip timing and an athletics track finish.
A 10 km out-and-back race through gravel paths and woodland at Weald Country Park in Brentwood, organised by MCC Promotions. The event includes on-day registration, water stations, prizes and supports the charity Sport In Mind.