Toppesfield
Trail Running Calendar near Toppesfield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Toppesfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Experience the longest established trail race in Essex with a self navigated course of 6 or 16 miles starting from a traditional pub in Chelmsford.
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
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.
Festive half trail marathon in Mid-Suffolk on a well signed 13.1 mile route through woodland, meadows and quiet lanes; cupless race with trail shoes essential.
A self navigation night trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses, Littley Green with a secret destination, time bonuses, vouchers and prizes for quirky dress and behaviour.
Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra road options on mapped routes with aid every 10k, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
Boxing Day event at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists race off-road for the Markham Cup, with junior and senior lap distances.
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
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
A 25 miles route on 3 January 2027 around Stansted with a punctured figure of eight, River Stort crossing near Manuden, indoor checkpoints and a finishers certificate.
A scenic mixed terrain 10K through medieval Lavenham along a disused railway with manual timing, water refill points and a 90 minute cut off.
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..
March 2027
A single-lap 10K trail around Euston Hall Estate in Thetford on 7 March 2027, mixed off-road terrain with a water station and a bespoke finisher medal.
A lap trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra options on a 5.4 km mostly off road circuit with aid station, parking and finisher medals.