30 Trail runs in Essex

Find trail runs in and around Essex for 2024/2025 - search by date or place, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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  • Thu 18 Apr
  • £10-£13
Ingatestone, Essex, UK

The Viper 5 Mile Trail Run

The Viper 5 Mile Trail Run is a new event.

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £8-£15
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Trifarm 15K Spring Trail Run

2024 seasons championship series starts off on the traditional London Marathon date with an extended 15k route.

  • 15 km trail running
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £7-£9
Stansted, Essex, UK

Yet Another Search for Bluebells

Essex Trail Events present Yet Another Search for Bluebells

  • 8.5 miles trail running
  • Thu 2 May
  • £15-£18
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The Ship 8K Trail Run

The Ship 8K Trail Run

  • 8 km trail running
  • Sun 5 May
  • £27-£29
Dunmow, Essex, UK

The Highwayman

The Highwayman Trail Marathon is a narrative trail race...

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 5 May
  • £9.50-£11.50
Benfleet, Essex, UK

Bluebell 5

Pitsea Running Club in association with the Essex Wildlife Trust are proud to present the Bluebell 5, raising funds for the Essex Wildlife Trust.

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Wed 8 May
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 2

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £40
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Fit

Nuclear Fit is a high-energy and exciting outdoor functional fitness race with a 1km trail run alternating with one unique functional fitness station repeated six times to test strength and endurance.

  • 6 km trail running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £37.50
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Races Rush Weekend | Family Wave

Nuclear Races challenge all levels of fitness ability and ages - testing courage, determination, teamwork and physical strength.

  • 5 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £17.50-£21.50
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, UK

Thameside 10/5/1 Races | 10K

Welcome to another chance to experience the Thameside 10K, 5K and 1K (Toddler) runs and get a fantastic medal.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £14.50-£18.50
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, UK

Thameside 10/5/1 Races | 5K

Welcome to another chance to experience the Thameside 10K, 5K and 1K (Toddler) runs and get a fantastic medal.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £5.50
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, UK

Thameside 10/5/1 Races | Tinies Toddle

Welcome to another chance to experience the Thameside 10K, 5K and 1K (Toddler) runs and get a fantastic medal.

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £19.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Sundowner Trail Marathon

Get involved in 2024 for the first annual Sundowner Marathon!

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £3
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Quendon & Rickling RunFest | 1K Fun Run

The Quendon & Rickling RunFest is back in its original spot in the calendar for 2024 after the massive sellout success of 2023 with a choice of...

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £15
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Quendon & Rickling RunFest | 10K Trail Run

The Quendon & Rickling RunFest is back in its original spot in the calendar for 2024 after the massive sellout success of 2023 with a choice of...

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £15
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Quendon & Rickling RunFest | 5K Trail Run

The Quendon & Rickling RunFest is back in its original spot in the calendar for 2024 after the massive sellout success of 2023 with a choice of...

  • 5 km trail running
  • Wed 12 Jun
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 3

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £73-£75
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Essex Way Ultra | 100K

The Essex Way is a long-distance trail which weaves through some of the most beautiful parts of Essex, between Epping and Harwich.

  • 100 km trail running
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £48-£50
Colchester, Essex, UK

Essex Way Ultra | 50K

The Essex Way is a long-distance trail which weaves through some of the most beautiful parts of Essex, between Epping and Harwich.

  • 50 km trail running
  • Thu 27 Jun
  • £18-£23
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The Chelmsford Brew Co Summer 10K Trail Run

This is a GPX/Strava route with a narrative back up.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 5 - Sat 6 Jul
  • £97-£99
Epping, Essex, UK

The Full Essex Way Ultra

From City to Sea! Starting at Epping tube station in London and finishing at the high lighthouse in the historic port of Harwich, the ultra covers the full 82 miles of the beautiful Essex Way Trail.

  • 82 miles trail running + 2778 ft ascent
  • Mon 8 Jul
  • £8-£12
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Trifarm 10K Summer Trail Run

Race 2 of the Trifarm trail seasonal series for 2024.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Wed 10 Jul
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 4

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 20 Jul
  • £40
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Fit

Nuclear Fit is a high-energy and exciting outdoor functional fitness race with a 1km trail run alternating with one unique functional fitness station repeated six times to test strength and endurance.

  • 6 km trail running
  • Wed 14 Aug
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 5

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug
  • £78-£80
Halstead, Essex, UK

Gosfield Backyard Ultra

Join Top Day Events at Gosfield, home of the UK's newest Back Yard Ultra taking place in the beautiful grounds of Gosfield School in Essex, UK.

  • 2 days trail running
  • Wed 4 Sep
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 6

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Sep
  • £14
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The Muntjac Half

The Muntjac 15 is a trail race linking 5 stunningly beautiful woodlands together.

  • 15 miles trail running
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £40
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Fit

Nuclear Fit is a high-energy and exciting outdoor functional fitness race with a 1km trail run alternating with one unique functional fitness station repeated six times to test strength and endurance.

  • 6 km trail running
  • Thu 26 Dec
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 7

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running

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