Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

Experience an annual five mile off road run through the scenic Little Haven Nature Reserve. This trail race features woodland paths and spring meadows while raising funds for local hospice care.

A 10k brewery trail event on 21 May 2026 offering a relaxed hike or competitive trail run with a GPX and Strava route. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher medal; limited parking and a small bag drop at the bar are available.

Test your endurance at Hyde Hall Farm with a variety of trail challenges ranging from 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 5.3 km loop with full support including an aid station and on site parking.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

Run the scenic Angles Way Ultra along the flat Waveney valley from Thetford to Great Yarmouth, with 50 km and 100 km options finishing by the sea. Fully waymarked and timed, cupless with checkpoints and coach transfers, this is a friendly t..

A trail and coastal event in Essex offering a half marathon to Heybridge Basin and a marathon to Tollesbury, with aid stations, a bag shuttle and a cupless policy; finisher items include a bespoke medal, T shirt and goody bag.

A point to point 86 mile trail race on The Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury with open GPS tracking, eight checkpoints and a 28 hour cutoff. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and limited to 150 run..

Experience a flat and supportive track running event at Wodson Park with distances ranging from 5k to a 6 hour ultra challenge. Enjoy a chip timed race featuring a dedicated aid station and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

Forest based backyard ultra where runners complete a 4 mile 880 feet loop each hour until one runner finishes a loop within the time limit. Timed 6 hour and 12 hour options use the same course and setup with no prizes.

Complete an historic 46 mile course through Cambridgeshire by foot. This annual event visits four former RAF airbases and can be tackled solo or as a team relay.

Experience the beautiful Suffolk countryside and historic roads of Ousden in this multi terrain event. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to Ultra with a supportive base camp and bespoke finisher medals.

Trail running event at Wendover Woods on 7 June 2026 offering a half marathon, 10k and junior 1k on hilly forest trails, with on site cafe, free photos and bespoke medals.

Run through the scenic grounds and trails of the Royal Estate at Sandringham. This 10K event features a mix of closed roads and countryside paths with chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal.

Test your endurance at the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate in this 24 hour trail race. Run solo or in a relay team through scenic parkland while enjoying a festival atmosphere with onsite camping and live entertainment.

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon on the National Trust's Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, featuring 450 m of ascent, two on-route aid stations and fully marked trails with GPX support.

Experience a circular cross country route through the undulating fields and woodlands of North West Hertfordshire. Choose between 26 and 18 mile courses starting from Baldock with panoramic countryside views.

A scenic off road 10 km trail at Panshanger Park with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal; proceeds support local charities and a family fun run is included.