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Trail runs in Essex

Find trail runs in Essex in 2025/2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £60
Ongar, Essex, UK

St Peters Way Ultra

42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42 miles trail running
Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026
  • £80-£120
Manningtree, Essex, UK

St Edmund Way Ultra

Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 80 miles trail running
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
Benfleet, Essex, UK

Hadleigh Legacy 10K

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Weald Country Park (Essex) 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Paras'10 Colchester | Roman Rampage

  • 10 miles multi terrain running
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Sundowner Trail Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Fri 3 - Sat 4 Jul 2026
Epping, Essex, UK

The Full Essex Way Ultra

  • 82 miles trail running

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