Trail Running Calendar East of England 2025-2026

Run the Ridgeway Chase, a scenic point to point 60K ultramarathon along the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford. Limited to 200 runners, it offers rolling climbs, reliable aid and sweeping countryside views.

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.

Discover Valley of the Owls Run at Suffolk Running Centre on 7 June 2026, with races from 5k to ultra across scenic looped trails. Small field capped at 300, parking included and bespoke finisher medals make for a memorable day.

Run Sandringham offers scenic 5K and 10K routes through the Sandringham Estate, mixing trail and road surfaces. Enjoy chip timing, bespoke medals and finish goodies as you race in this picturesque royal setting.

Tackle scenic, hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods with half marathon, 10k and junior options on 14 June 2026. Enjoy multi lap routes, on site cafe and family friendly facilities plus medals and free photos.

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.

Run the Dunstable Downs Half Marathon, a scenic 21.2 km trail across chalk downland with over 450 m of climbing. Limited to 300 runners, the technical course features aid stations, a finishers medal and a National Trust backdrop.

Take on the Colworth Marathon Challenge over a three day weekend in North Bedfordshire, where three multi terrain races add up to a full marathon. Enjoy free camping, family entertainment and children's races while choosing one, two or all..

Join Cock a doodle Dawdle on 27 June 2026 at Hyde Hall Farm for undulating trails across grassland and paths, with distances from 5k to ultra for all levels. Limited to 300 entries, friendly aid station and bespoke medals add to the charm.

Run the 3 Brewers 10km at 3 Brewers Brewery in the Hertfordshire countryside, or try the new 5km option over mostly off road multi terrain trails. Celebrate with a free pint, live jazz and support charity Earthworks.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Fen Gallop on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers a flat, scenic run through the Cambridgeshire fens with 10 km and 4 mile options. Friendly for families and walkers, the community event raises funds for Willingham School Association an..

Join the Bishop's Stortford Mitre at Jobbers Wood on Sunday 5 July 2026 for chip timed 10K and 5K races plus a fun 1K for kids. Support the Mitre Fund for new school sports facilities and pick a free finisher T shirt or tree planting.

Run the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with trail distances from 5k to ultra, including marathon and half. A small field tackles laps on sand, gravel and grass with aid stations each lap. Bring your own b..

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and trail running weekend on a scenic 4.3 mile coastal loop around Shotley peninsula. Solo runners and teams can enjoy mixed terrain, overnight camping at HQ, yoga sessions and post race treats.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Take on Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge on the flat to undulating Denham Flats trails, with distances from 5k to ultra to suit every runner. Parking is included, the event is cupless so bring your own bottle, and finishers get a bespoke..

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Run the scenic Stour Valley Path in either a 100 km or 50 km trail race from Newmarket to Manningtree on 8 August 2026. Mostly off road through Suffolk and Essex countryside, the event awards UTMB points and finisher medals.