Trail Running Calendar East of England 2024-2025

The Search For Santa is a unique 6-mile self-navigation trail race taking place on December 18, 2024, in Littley Green. Participants will receive a written route description on the day, as the course is unmarked and not marshaled. The event encourages a fun atmosphere, with opportunities to find hid..

The Elves 11ish Trail is a unique narrative trail race taking place on December 22, 2024, starting and finishing at the Blackwater Leisure Centre. Participants will navigate a circular route of 11 miles, primarily off-road, using written instructions instead of traditional markers. A well-stocked ch..

Runners v Riders is a festive running and cycling event held on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, at Friday Woods, a military training ground in Colchester, Essex. This traditional competition pits runners against cyclists in a challenging 3-lap course, approximately 3.5 miles long, with the first six ..

The Pitsea RC Crown to Crown is a 5K off-road trail race taking place on December 26, 2024, at Westley Heights Country Park. This event welcomes participants of all abilities, with a focus on safety and community spirit. The race features a mass start, and the route includes bridleways and sections ..

The Layer Twixmas Trail is a 6-mile self-navigation trail run scheduled for December 27, 2024, in Layer-de-la-Haye. Participants will receive a written route description on the day, as the course is unmarked and unsupervised. The event encourages festive attire, with a £10 cash prize for the best co..

The Ilford AC 10 Mile Cross Country is an annual running event organized by Ilford Athletic Club, taking place on December 28, 2024, at Hainault Forest. The race features a challenging 10-mile course consisting of three laps across undulating tracks and grassland. It honors the memory of Kevin Newel..

The The Seven Sins Run & Immortal Sinner will take place in Blakeney from Saturday 28 December 2024 to Monday 30 December 2024.

The Trifarm Winter Trail Run 10k is the concluding event of a four-round seasonal trail run series, taking place at Trifarm in Boreham, Essex. This predominantly off-road race features a scenic route along public footpaths and bridleways. Participants can enjoy amenities such as on-site parking, bot..

The Six Geese A Laying event, organized by Essex Trail Events, is a unique self-navigation trail race taking place on December 30, 2024. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon, 8 miles, or 5 miles. Runners will receive a written route description on the day of the event, as th..

The Essex XC Championships is a cross-country running event scheduled for January 4, 2025, at Gloucester Park in Basildon. This competition features a series of challenging multi-lap courses for various age groups, including U11, U13, U15, U17, and senior categories. Participants will compete for in..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a unique narrative trail race set to take place around the village of Danbury. Participants will navigate a circular route that is predominantly off-road, covering diverse terrains without marshals or arrows, relying instead on written instructions. The event ..

The Norfolk Cross Country Championships is an annual running event held at Earlham Park, featuring a variety of races for different age groups. This year's event includes redesigned courses that enhance spectator visibility and provide an engaging experience for athletes. Participants can compete in..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique running event taking place at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, offering participants a choice between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed race. Runners can complete as many laps as they wish on a 5.3k multi-terrain course, which includes gravel paths and grassy areas. This..

The Windmill Way Wander, organized by ZigZag Running, is a versatile running event taking place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra, with a seven-hour cut-off for those starting e..

The Benfleet 15 is an annual trail race organized by the Benfleet Running Club, celebrating its 34th anniversary in January 2025. This challenging 15-mile multi-terrain course features sections of the 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike course, the Canvey Island sea wall, and the undulating Hadleigh Downs. T..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile running event that traverses the historic landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. This ancient route, once a Pre-Roman trading path and later a Roman road, ..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque medieval village of Lavenham. Scheduled for February 2, 2025, the race features a mixed terrain route that includes stretches of footpaths, forest trails, and quiet rural roads, making it suitable for runners of all abiliti..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event will take place on February 9, 2025, at Charity Farm in Woodham Ferrers, Essex, supporting Farleigh Hospice. Participants can choose between a 10km or a 13.1-mile route, primarily on grass and paths through the scenic countryside. The ev..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. Runners will navigate 5km..

The Boggle is a self-navigation trail marathon organized by Mid Essex Casuals, taking place on February 16, 2025. Participants can choose to run or walk the course, which is primarily off-road and features footpaths, tracks, and field edges. The event is governed by UK Athletics rules and includes f..