Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

Explore the beautiful trails of the Chiltern Hills on this 30km guided trail run. The event includes a Run Leader, a checkpoint with snacks, and a finisher's medal. It starts near Tring Station, with easy rail access from London.

Black to the Trails is a vibrant trail running festival designed to boost ethnic diversity in the sport. Run a 1K, 5K, 10K, or Scotch Bonnet 10K on the beautiful trails of Dunstable Downs. Enjoy a day full of activities, food, and music wit..

A coastal ultra-marathon along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 50km distances on a flat, scenic course. The event offers full support with indoor checkpoints, finisher rewards, and is a UT..

Celebrate the 43rd edition of the Stort10, a highly-rated trail race in the Essex countryside. Choose between a 10-mile or 5-mile course on farm tracks and woodland trails starting from Cammas Hall Farm. Enjoy the inclusive atmosphere with..

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

A guided 36 mile run along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. Led by qualified run leaders, the event is not a race and entry is priced at £35.

An evening event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava 10 km trail run or a relaxed hike, with entry including a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; under 18s are not permitted.

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..

An 86-mile point-to-point trail race along the full Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, featuring eight checkpoints, GPS tracking, a 28 hour cutoff and a 250 runner field.

The Ridgeway Chase is a 60km point-to-point ultramarathon on the historic Ridgeway National Trail. Starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford, it features scenic ridgelines and full support with a 10-hour cutoff.

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.

A 46-mile annual run or walk through the Cambridgeshire countryside, visiting four historic WWII Pathfinder Force airbases. Participants can tackle the route solo or as a team relay, starting and finishing at RAF Wyton.

A multi-distance road and trail event around Ousden and Bury St Edmunds offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options. Aid stations appear every 10k, parking is included and bespoke finisher medals are provided.

Challenge yourself on the scenic forest trails of Wendover Woods. Choose from a hilly Half Marathon, 10k, or Junior Run. All finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A 10K held within Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026, combining trail and road sections with chip timing, a finisher medal and a water station at about 5 km. Runners must be 16 or older and the event follows UK Athletics rules.

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.

A 21.2 km trail race across the National Trust's Dunstable Downs with about 450 m of ascent, waymarked routes and on course aid. Entry is limited to 300 runners with a 4 hour time limit.

The Herts Hobble offers a choice of 26 or 18-mile circular routes through the undulating countryside of North West Hertfordshire. Starting from Baldock, the cross-country event includes checkpoint refreshments and a finish line meal. All fi..

Three races at Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire combine to marathon distance: a 5-mile family run, an 8.1-mile trail and a 13.1-mile half. The event lists free camping and on-site family entertainment.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon with lap options for heavy half and ultra. Aid station, baggage area and secure parking are provided and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.