Waltham Abbey
Trail Running Calendar near Waltham Abbey 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Waltham Abbey for 2026-2027! We've gathered 157 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.
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 five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.
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.
A timed multi lap event on 26 September 2026 in Walton on Thames combining a flat 5.3 km out and back riverside course with a cake themed aid station, multiple distance options and a seven hour time limit.
October 2026
A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.
A 50 km Epping Forest event in London on 03 October 2026, listed as part of Camino Ultra’s 2026 events.
London EcoTrail 25 km is a trail running event in Bell Common, Epping on 03 Oct 2026. It is organised by London based ultramarathon event company Camino Ultra as part of their 2026 events.
Inflatable obstacle course event at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options suitable for ages 5 and up.
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.
A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.
A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.