Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat *4.167-mile* loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a prize for the winner.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

Join a fun muddy obstacle course in Brentwood featuring 5km and 1.5km distances filled with foam and obstacles. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with hot wash downs and finisher medals for all participants.

Nuclear Mud Sisters is an empowering women only obstacle course in Essex featuring a 5km muddy challenge. This non competitive event focuses on teamwork and fun with no chip timing or swimming required.

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 50km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Trowse, Norwich, with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medal. Limited to 250 entrants and a minimum age of 20.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

An 81 miles circular ultra on the historic Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire with a 24 hours time limit. The route is fully waymarked and includes six aid stations, drop bag service, medical support and live tracking.

Experience a scenic trail run through the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside starting in the village of Sandridge. This event features a 10k route near the historic city of St Albans with a finish at the local primary school.

A 7-hour lapped trail event near Hitchin with a 5K loop, event village and a Mini Mile for children; organised by Run Strong with a virtual option and part of proceeds going to charity.

Trail event at Suffolk Running Centre on 19 September 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on out and back routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, seven hour cut off and bespoke finisher medals.

Trail marathons along the Norfolk Coast Path between Holme-next-the-Sea, Burnham Overy Staithe and Morston, with mainly off-road routes and limited fields; £5 from each entry supports the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

MacTuffX Watford on 19 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay entries over two interval formats, 10x400m and 10x800m. All entrants must be aged 18 or over and fees vary by category.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Huntingdonshire countryside with the Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon. These flat point to point races follow the river along a mix of grass gravel and tarmac paths.

The Endless Garden is a last-person-standing Backyard Ultra marathon. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour from a base at The Waggoners Pub, where spectators and crews are welcome. The event includes drink vouchers and a special pub..

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.

Experience a flexible trail event at Billingford Lakes with a 5.3 km lap course through grasslands and rugged trails. Choose between 4 and 6 hour sessions to complete your preferred distance and earn your bespoke finisher medal.