Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

An off-road 10 km race along the Flitch Way near Takeley, with chip timing, finisher T-shirt and medal, water stations and on-course first aid. The event also includes a family fun run and raises funds for the local village hall charity.

Experience an autumn trail run through the footpaths and bridleways of Boreham. This 10k event features a sunset start with a scenic off road route and a seasonal championship point system for participants.

A beginner friendly 50 km ultramarathon along Norfolk's Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, open to runners and walkers with a 10 hour cutoff. The field is limited to 250 and entries include checkpoints, GPS tracking and a post race meal.

A forest backyard ultra at High Lodge where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until a single finisher remains. The event also provides 6 hour and 12 hour timed options and chip timing.

A charity ultramarathon along the Essex riverside on 12 September 2026, offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes with marked trails, medical cover and checkpoints. Proceeds support Prostate Cancer UK.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile single loop ultra on the Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire with a 24 hour cutoff, 1,219 metres of climb and seven aid stations. The runnable country route features live tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal and T shirt.

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

A seven-hour lapped trail event near Hitchin on a 5K off-road loop, with a Mini Mile and virtual option, event village amenities, parking and some proceeds donated to a local charity.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

Trail event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra on social out and back routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, bespoke finisher medals and a seven hour cutoff.

A full and a half marathon along the Norfolk Coast Path on 19/09/2026 with starts near Holme and Burnham Overy and a common finish at Morston. The event supports the East Anglian Air Ambulance and includes timed results and on-course checkp..

MacTuffX Watford at Woodside Stadium on 19 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats combining ten prescribed Xercises with repeated running segments. Entrants must be 18 plus and a LITE weight division is available with live le..

A marathon and half-marathon along the Ouse Valley Way in Huntingdonshire on 20 September 2026, finishing at Earith on mostly flat grass, gravel and tarmac paths. The races are registered with the Trail Running Association and insured under..

A flat *10 km* trail from Aylsham to Reepham along the Marriott's Way, with five timed start waves, a corporate team option, posted race numbers, bag drop and a free shuttle bus running between start and finish.

A five mile autumn trail run in Mill Green on 24 Sep 2026 with limited entry for over 18s. The event is self sufficient, route is anti-clockwise and a head torch and phone are required.

A last person standing backyard ultra at The Waggoners pub in Welwyn where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until a single runner finishes a loop alone. Pub facilities, an athletes menu and limited marquee space are available.

Experience an autumn run through scenic pumpkin fields and farm tracks in Colchester. With 10k, 5k, and 1k distances, this flat off road event features chip timing and a family friendly event village.

Trail running at Billingford Lakes on the Wensum Way with a 5.3 km out-and-back lap, lap-based half and ultra options, on-site aid, included parking, bespoke medals, and a finish coffee and cake.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.