Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, Saturday 31 October 2026, is a single loop trail from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and the Ridgeway with about 800 m of climbing. A UTMB index event ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic winter trails..

Join a devilish 6.66 km Halloween trail at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow on 31 October, a fun fancy dress event rather than a race. Limited to 50 places, finishers get a medal, drink and costume prizes and a GPX route is provided.

A trail half marathon in Leighton Buzzard on 7 November 2026, the Dirt Half Challenge follows towpaths, woodland and Greensand Ridge sections with marshals and first aid support and parking options at the school and nearby train station.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Two winter ultramarathons along the Weavers' Way finish at Cromer Pier, offering 50 km from Stalham or 100 km from Great Yarmouth. GPX navigation is required, entries are limited, and strict time limits apply.

Take on the North Chilterns 50K, a scenic trail ultra from Putteridge Bury that explores Lilley, Pegsdon and Barton Hills with rolling climbs and waymarked trails. Expect stunning views, friendly aid stations and a lively country house fini..

Trail running in the Suffolk AONB near Wantisden Hall on 28 November 2026 with routes of 9 km, 16 km or 23 km on mostly flat forest and gravel trails. Longer routes have two outposts, and the event offers free parking and timed results.

New winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026, the St Edmund Way Ultra covers 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Expect remote winter terrain, tracker support and strict mandatory kit for a true long distance challenge.

A 10 mile loop around Grafham Water with both a trail run and a canicross option. The route starts on the dam and passes woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay; camping and dormitory accommodation are available.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough on 6 Dec 2026 invites runners to tackle multi terrain 5.3 km laps through forest, with distances from 5k to ultra in 4 or 6 hour formats. Aid at HQ and a bespoke finisher medal add a festive touc..