Trail Running Calendar East of England 2025-2026

The Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day ultra marathon held in the scenic Chilterns near London, starting and finishing at Tring Cricket Club, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from three distances: 50km (31 miles), 27km (half ultra), or a 10km option. The course features natural beauty sp..

The Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place along the scenic Norfolk Coast Path, starting from Holme-next-the-Sea for the full marathon and Burnham Overy Staithe for the half marathon, with both finishing at Morston Quay. The routes are mainly off-road, following well-marked trai..

The Lucky Horseshoe is a versatile running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering distances of 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features an out-and-back route, promoting a social atmosphere, with the marathon completing one full loo..

The Creative Juices 10km is a scenic trail running event held at the Creative Juices Brewing Company, located on Woodoaks Farm near Rickmansworth. The course is predominantly off-road, featuring woodlands, footpaths, and bridleways, making it suitable for all abilities. Runners start and finish at t..

The Ouse Valley Way Half & Marathon is an annual running event held in Huntingdonshire, featuring a scenic and flat course along the Ouse Valley. The route covers 26.2 miles for the marathon, running from Eynesbury to Earith in 2025, with a mix of grass, gravel, and tarmac paths near the river. The..

The Manuden 10K is an annual running event held in Manuden, featuring 10K, 5K, and 1K races. The course primarily runs off-road through fields and bridleways surrounding the village, starting on Rickling Road, which is closed for the event. Water stations are available at regular intervals, and all..

The Marriott's Way 10k is a scenic trail race held in Norfolk, starting in Aylsham and finishing in Reepham's picturesque marketplace. The flat, mostly off-road course follows the Marriott’s Way along an old railway line, offering runners beautiful views of the Norfolk countryside and a softer runni..

The Trifarm Autumn Trail 10k is a scenic off-road running event held at Trifarm in Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex. It is the third race in the 2024 Trifarm seasonal trail series, featuring a 10-kilometer course that is over 95% on public footpaths and bridleways. The route starts with laps around the Tr..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, featuring multiple distances including 10km, 25km, and 50km to suit all skill levels. The races take place in scenic locations such as Harrold-Odell Country Park, showcasing a mix of runnable terrain with diverse scenery including forests, f..

The 2025 Grantchester Charity Runs, sponsored by Dartington Wealth Management, take place near Grantchester, Cambridge, featuring 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings. This volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charita..

Run Sandringham is a popular running event held at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, West Norfolk, known as the Royal Family’s winter retreat. The event offers a scenic half marathon course of 13.1 miles that winds through trails and closed, traffic-free roads around the estate, passing directly in f..

The Wensum Way Trail, organized by Zig Zag Running, is a trail running event held at Billingford Lakes, North Elmham Road, Norfolk. The race offers two timed options: a 6-hour event starting at 9 AM and a 4-hour event starting at 11 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a scenic course featuring a mix..

The Pumpkin Run Colchester is an autumn-themed running event held at Foxes Farm in Colchester. It offers multiple race distances including a 10K, 5K, family-friendly 1K, and a doggy run, catering to runners of all ages and abilities. The course loops around scenic fields, a pumpkin patch, and a corn..

The London Ecotrail 25 Km is an exciting running event that takes participants through the scenic landscapes of Epping Forest. This eco-friendly trail run emphasizes sustainability and encourages runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while promoting environmental awareness. The event is de..

Run Layer 5 2025 is a community-focused running event taking place in Layer de la Haye, Essex. The event features a 5-mile multi-terrain run and a 1-mile children's fun run, both designed to showcase the scenic landscapes of North Essex. Participants can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, with trophies aw..

The Thompson Millennium Green 10K is a multi-terrain running event held in Thompson, Norfolk, featuring a fairly flat course ideal for personal bests. The route traverses picturesque pathways, lanes, bridleways, farmland tracks, and byroads, including sections along Griston Road and Peddars Way, sta..

The Burnham on Crouch 10K is an exciting running event organized by the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch and Dengie Hundred, scheduled for October 5, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat, single-lap course that features coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and trails through open country..

Endurancelife Suffolk is a popular running event set in the serene and beautiful landscape managed by Natural England, the RSPB, and the National Trust. The event offers four race distances: 10K (6.1 miles), half marathon (13.5 miles), marathon (26.7 miles), and ultra (32.7 miles). The courses are n..

The North Chilterns 50K is an ultra marathon trail race held in the scenic countryside east of Luton, UK. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Putteridge Bury Estate, the 50-kilometer course features ridgeline trails with stunning views of Warden Hill, Barton, and Pegsdon Hills. The route is fu..

The Southend Pier Marathon is a unique running event scheduled for October 12, 2025, taking place on the world's longest pleasure pier, which stretches 1.34 miles over the sea. This marathon is a world first, offering participants the chance to run a full marathon in a stunning coastal setting. The..