Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett’s Country Long Distance Trail, starting in Wymondham and finishing just past Cringleford’s historic twin arched bridge. The event emphasises history, nature and wildlife.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Entries are available for solo runners and teams, with camping, chip timing, medals and optional sauna and breakfast.

A self-navigation trail race of about half marathon distance around Littley Green and the Chelmer Valley with staggered starts and finishes, timed results and proceeds to Braintree Youth Project Charity.

A chip timed 10 km race around Highfield Park and the Alban Way in St Albans on 19 July 2026. The event village features a free family fun run, kids zone, live music and a charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

A six hour trail running challenge on a just over 5K 3.3 mile loop mostly off road through fields and vineyards with views of the River Crouch. Chip timed and fully marked, with one checkpoint per loop and a finisher medal.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Hylands Park on 19 July 2026 is a grass obstacle course with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves run every 15 minutes; the event has a £50 minimum fundraising target and listed entry prices for adults and children.

A guided *10 km* group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 19 July 2026, led at a conversational pace and organised into ability groups. Entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A community memorial running event at Hockley Woods, Essex, focused on raising funds for cancer-related charities; organisers report £60,000 raised over 12 years and indicated 2025 would be the final running.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest featuring a 10 km route, factual information about the local forest and practical trail-running tips. The sessions use woodland trails with opportunities to spot wildlife.

Round 4 of a five-event Phoenix Striders Summer Series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park. A 5k trail race run over two laps with entries on the day at the same price as online, minimum age 12 and fees vary by affiliation.

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race around Littley Green with a written route issued on the day, no course markings and no water on course. Race HQ is the pub garden at The Compasses and parking is available behind the venue.

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

A 10 km trail run from The Voodoo Keller Bar in Chelmsford with a GPX Strava route, a brewery checkpoint offering a drink, and a finishers medal. The event is described as social rather than competitive and is currently on a waiting list.

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultraruns through the Stour Valley in Constable Country. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and a 50 km option follows part of the same route; finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and UTMB Index points.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.