Takeley
Trail Running Calendar near Takeley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Takeley 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
The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.
Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.
Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.
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 in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.
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
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.
An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.
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 charity ultramarathon along the Thames from Upminster to Southend offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes on mainly tarmac and hard trails. Organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK with checkpoints and on-course medical support.
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.