Thaxted
Trail Running Calendar near Thaxted 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Thaxted for 2026-2027! We've gathered 72 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.
Trail races near Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering about 10 miles or 6.2 miles with self navigation, UK Athletics rules, and limited parking.
Trail Half Marathon and 10K in Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026 with marked routes, chip timing, eco measures, and limited parking.
Approx 6 miles self navigation tarmac trail in Chelmer Village, minimum age 16, limited to 120 places, head torch required and glow in the dark medal for finishers.
A 30 mile out-and-back ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigation, mostly flat trails with checkpoints every ~5 miles and an 8 hour cut-off.
A 10km self-navigated night-time trail around Thaxted, starting and finishing at The Maypole with entry proceeds supporting John Webb’s Windmill restoration.
A Halloween themed 6.66 km trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.
November 2026
A November muddy obstacle event in Brentwood Essex with 6 km, 12 km and 24 km plus options across farmland, woods and lakes featuring 40 to 200 plus obstacles.
An evening 5 km charity trail run in Writtle on 11 November 2026 that donates £2 per entry to Whizz Kidz, with a self guided route and a pub finish.
A mostly off road 15k at Trifarm, Boreham, run on public footpaths and bridleways with on-site parking, water refill points and manual timing.
A six hour loop event at Suffolk Running Centre with repeated 10.7 km mixed road and trail laps, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.
December 2026
Trail 5K and 10K at Tewinbury in Hertfordshire on fully marked undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails with marshals and a midcourse aid station.
A self navigation night trail near Littley Green of about 6 miles, with a secret stop and cryptic clue, two vouchers included and specific kit and entry requirements.
A multi distance Christmas running event at Suffolk Running Centre with road routes, regular aid stations, included parking and bespoke finisher medals.
A festive 12 km run in Chelmsford with a brewery checkpoint, post-run drinks at the Voodoo Keller Bar, GPX/Strava route and Christmas medals for all finishers.
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.
January 2027
Multi-distance road event near Bury St Edmunds using the Windmill Way and Golding Hills routes, with aid stations every 10k and a bespoke finisher medal.