Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.

A self-navigation trail of about 6 miles on 6 April 2026, part of the four day Easter Eggstravaganza series. Entries are limited to 150; Race HQ is at the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham and there are no aid stations.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

Run through ancient woodland in Epping Forest on 11 April 2026. Choose between a half marathon or a 10 km trail course, fully marked and chip-timed. Enjoy the autumn scenery and receive a wooden finisher's medal.

A multi distance running festival at Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon and ultra marathon options. The course mixes pathways, trails and woodland and includes on site parking and an aid station.

Run through Thetford Forest in April 2026. Choose from a 5km or 10km chip-timed trail race, with finisher medals and refreshments for all.

A fully guided **19 mile** coastal run from Holme Next The Sea to Wells Next The Sea following much of the Norfolk Coast Path. Groups run at a conversational pace with a qualified leader and a stocked aid station at halfway.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

The Roman Ramble offers a flexible trail running challenge at Billingford Lakes. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a mixed-terrain course. Your entry includes parking, aid station support, and a finisher's medal.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

Trail run at Barningham Estate offering 10k, 20k and 30k single lap routes across off road North Norfolk terrain. Fundraising supports Little Lifts Boxes for people receiving breast cancer treatment.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on measured routes. The marathon uses the Kirtling Route; aid stations, parking and bespoke medals are provided.

A spring trail run of around 10 km through bluebell-carpeted woods in the Chiltern Hills, starting from Tring and led in ability groups by Run Leaders. Facilities include a cafe, toilets and bag storage; dogs allowed with cani-cross kit.

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

A marathon in May 2026 marking the 30th edition, organised by Halstead Road Runners on scenic low traffic roads around Halstead Leisure Centre in North Essex. Part of the Essex Road Running Championships with a strong volunteer and charity..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.