Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.

A one lap, off road 10k at Hadleigh Country Park featuring hilly, muddy trails and kissing gates. The event includes an elite wave, route marshals, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed trail surfaces, with manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies. The race is cupless with refill stations and has a 3.5 hour cut off.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

Explore the trails of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 10km run near Berkhamsted. Run leaders provide tips and historical insights on a route past castle ruins. The event starts and finishes at Berkhamsted Football Club with easy rail acce..

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A self-navigation trail run near Hullbridge, with 10-mile and 6.3-mile options. Navigate using a written route description on an unmarked course. The race starts from The Smugglers Den pub, where your entry includes a bar voucher.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra options, lap-based heavy half and ultra formats, on-site parking, aid station at the lap point, baggage area and a bespoke or lucky dip finisher medal.

A guided 10k group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with group placement by estimated times. Terrain includes hard packed and single track trails and there is a parking charge for attendees.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing led by English Athletics qualified leaders, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

A 17.5 mile annual trail race around the Ashridge Estate, run anti clockwise on well marked paths with a routed detour to Ivinghoe Beacon. Water stations, finisher gifts and prizes for top male and female finishers are provided.

A half marathon at Blickling with the start and finish at Blickling Hall. The multi-terrain route has a four hour cut-off, a charity entry option with a £150 fundraising requirement, and limited entries that are sold out for this edition.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run returns with an Easter Egg edition. This dusk trail run includes an egg hunt where your official time is only recorded after you find one. All participants get a limited edition t-shirt and post-race refres..

Self-navigation trail races from Felsted as part of a four-day Easter series. Two routes, about 9 miles and 5 miles, run under UK Athletics rules with no markings, no GPX and no dogs allowed.