St Albans
Trail Running Calendar near St Albans 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near St Albans for 2026-2027! We've gathered 176 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.
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.
Half marathon and 10k at Wimbledon Common on 6 September 2026, with marked trails, marshals and a 3.5 hour cutoff. An event village offers food, drink and finish line goodies and the event supports the Beder charity.
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.
A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.
A multi-distance walk, jog and run along the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Henley in September 2026 and 2027. Distances span 10 km to 100 km with rest stops, catering, medical support and GPS tracking via an event app.
A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.
An 81 mile ultra on the John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire, run as a single loop to be completed within 24 hours with 1,219 metres of ascent and seven aid stations.
Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.
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.
Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.
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.
Seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Staines offering lap based distances from 3km to ultra, with medals, pins, aid stations and goody bags.
Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.
A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers medal.
A looped trail event from Henley offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and on site camping. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher's t shirt and a post event meal.
An overnight backyard ultra at The Waggoners in Welwyn Garden City featuring a repeating 4.167 mile trail loop, official timing, drink vouchers, a commemorative pint glass and a pub athletes menu.