Trail Running Calendar East of England 2025-2026

Join the Layer Twixmas Trail on 28 December in Layer de la Haye for a self navigated 5 to 6 mile festive run with written route notes on the day. Entry includes a Twix, hot drink and cake, there is a prize for best festive outfit and dogs a..

Join a scenic 10 mile cross country in Hainault Forest on 28 December 2025, three undulating laps from Chigwell Row. Run in tribute to charity and enjoy a festive post Christmas challenge with entries open.

Join ESCAPE trails for a guided 10k through the scenic Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 28 December, ideal for runners stepping into trail running. Enjoy conversational pace groups, gentle terrain and friendly company.

Five Gold Rings is a self guided trail run at The Chequers, Felsted on 29 December 2025, with half marathon, 7 mile and 5 km distances. Enjoy countryside routes at your own pace and a pub voucher included with entry.

Essex XC Championships at Gloucester Park Basildon on 3 Jan 2026 features challenging multi lap cross country races from U11s to a 12 km senior men race. Entries close 21 Dec and entry is open to England Athletics members eligible for Essex..

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Join the East Hanningfield Trail Marathon on 4 January 2026 for a scenic circular 95% off road route around Danbury, starting and finishing at the village hall. Expect varied terrain, friendly support and three well stocked checkpoints.

Join the Norfolk Cross Country Championships at Earlham Park on 4 Jan 2026 on a slightly revised spectator friendly course with varied ups and downs. Races for all ages offer fun and chances to qualify for British Inter Counties.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge in Thetford Forest where you choose a 4 hour or 6 hour slot and run as many 5.3k laps as you like. Enjoy multi terrain trails, aid each lap and a bespoke finisher medal, or take a virtual place.

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Windmill Way Wander on 17 January 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra routes through rolling Suffolk lanes with views of Dalham windmill. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal, on course aid stations and included parking; bring your..

Join Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 for night street orienteering in Chelmsford using MapRun, part of the ten event series where your best six count. Bring a head or hand torch and wear high visibility clothing; under 16s need an adult.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Take on the undulating OMG One Mile 2 Go trail at Bawsey Country Park on 24 Jan 2026, with lap based half and ultra options and a friendly field limited to 100. Bring your own bottle for cupless refills and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Run a scenic 10K in historic Lavenham, following an old railway line through woods, streams and quiet country roads with possibly splashy winter underfoot. Finisher medals and podium trophies for the top three men and women.

Tackle the 48 mile Peddars Way Ultra from Knettishall Heath to Holme on the Norfolk coast along mostly flat, waymarked country trails. GPS tracking, aid stations and an optional shuttle make this a supported, atmospheric long run.

The Dark Rose is a captivating night trail run of about 5.5 miles from the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham, held as a self navigation challenge. Limited to 75 entrants, the event finishes with a warming post race meal.

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

Join a guided 16k trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace for runners of similar ability. Enjoy coaching on hill technique, forest facts and chances to spot wildlife on mostly flat single track trails.

Tackle a crisp 10k winter trail through Essex countryside at Trifarm, with over 95 percent off road paths and bridleways. Enjoy a friendly small field, on site parking, and post run treats plus optional swim and sauna at the venue.