Trail Running Calendar East of England 2025-2026

The Ridgeway Run, organized by Tring Running Club, is a challenging 15-kilometre (9.3 miles) trail race set in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, UK. The course starts on the outskirts of Tring, ascending through the Ashridge Estate, passing landmarks like the Bridgewater Monument, and includes s..

The West Acre Wild 10k Challenge is an off-road running event held in Westacre, Norfolk. The 10K course features undulating bridle paths and woodland tracks through scenic countryside, with a brief paved section at the start. Runners encounter optional obstacles and cross the West Acre fords near th..

The High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Thetford Forest, Brandon, UK. The circular course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a varied terrain suitable for both road runners and trail enthusiasts. Participants enjoy..

The Black Bull 15 Trail Runs is a running event held in Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom, organized by Multisport-Management and Steve Cope. The event features a 15-mile loop through local countryside and country roads, starting and finishing in the garden grounds of the Black Bull pub. There is al..

The Viper 5 Mile Trail Run is a nighttime trail running event held in Ingatestone, United Kingdom, organized by Multisport-Management. The race covers a 5-mile loop through countryside public rights of way, following the same route as the spring edition but run in the dark. Participants must be over..

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic half marathon and 10K trail run set in the heart of Epping Forest near London. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event showcases the vibrant autumn colors and ancient woodland. Runners navigate a varied course featuring well-maintained paths,..

The Blackwater Marathon is an annual event held at Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. Celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, the marathon features a circular route on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary, combining cross country footpaths and seawall sections. Participants can ch..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, featuring mostly grassy tr..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is an autumn/winter trail ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Covering 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, the race follows a specially designed looped course featuring scenic woodland trails, Berkh..

The Catherine Wheel Canter, hosted by ZigZag Running at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a unique track running event held as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running. Participants can choose from distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour..

The Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a trail ultramarathon held annually in early November, starting from Trowse, Norwich, and finishing in Diss, UK. The 50km course follows the well-marked Boudicca Way, passing through picturesque villages such as Caistor St. Edmund, Stoke Holy Cross, and Pulham Market..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this race is part of the Fireworks Festival of Running and offers runners a chance to set course records on a traffic-free 400m athletics tra..

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features some hills and offers a relaxed, guided experience with qualified run leaders. After the run, participants..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular, award-winning half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The course features a scenic and challenging route that starts in the historic market town and includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners then follow the pic..

The Run Henham event takes place at the picturesque Henham Park in Suffolk, near Southwold, showcasing the park's autumn scenery. It features three race distances: 10km, 5km, and 1km, all run on light trail terrain within the private park grounds. The 10km and 5km races are single-lap courses with a..

Remembrance Sunday 2025 is a unique running event scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Brightlingsea, Essex. Participants can engage in a traffic-free, looped trail course, with options to run a marathon or half marathon within a six-hour time limit. The event features an 11 am silence to honor milita..

The Sundon Saunter is a scenic walking and running event held near Barton-le-Clay, UK, featuring routes of 13, 18, and 27 miles. The course traverses mainly field paths, tracks, woods, and some roads through undulating countryside, offering good views from the hills. The event is organized by LDWA B..

The Zigzag Turkey Trot Challenge is a six-hour timed running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants start together and run as many laps as possible on the undulating, multi-terrain Back Quack route, with an aid station available each lap. The event caters to all le..