Trail Running calendar near Bawburgh 2026-2027

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race around Littley Green with a written route issued on the day, no course markings and no water on course. Race HQ is the pub garden at The Compasses and parking is available behind the venue.

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

A summer 10 km trail run from the Voodoo Keller in Chelmsford with a GPX and Strava route and a narrative backup. Entry includes a brewery checkpoint drink, a finishers drink and a 2026 medal, and places are currently on a waiting list.

A 5k obstacle event at Priory Park, Bedford where participants climb, crawl and slide over a mixed grass and tarmac course. The event is for ages 13 and over, includes a fundraising target and awards a finishers' medal.

An evening of family-friendly races at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, featuring a junior 2.5 km, a 5 km and a 100 m Diddy Dash, chip timing, medals and trophies, on-site refreshments and spectator access.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

A trail ultra along the Stour Valley Path offering 102km and 50k options through Constable Country. Mostly trail terrain, UTMB Index points for finishers and published time limits of 15.5 hours (100k) or 9.5 hours (50k).

A summer charity trail in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes across grass, tracks and paths. Proceeds support Farleigh Hospice and entries close 31 July 2026.

Dirty Day is a Rat Race special-edition obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and extended lap options, extra adventure activities, and proceeds supporting rainforest conser..

Trail event on 16 August 2026 offering a competitive 15 mile run and a timed 15 km social hike. Over 18s only; starters receive a vest or T shirt and finishers get a medal and a free drink.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

A *10 km* trail run on 21 Aug 2026 with a predominantly anti-clockwise course, mailed race details, limited parking and an included event T-shirt. Finishers can claim coffee and cake and official results are posted within 48 hours.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Summer community races of 5 km and 10 km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station along Marriott's Way, with medals for finishers and fundraising for Keeping Abreast Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support Charity. The races are not timed.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

Two self-navigation trail races near Chelmsford: an approximately 16 miles hilly Admiral McHilly Trail and a flatter approximately 6 miles Chelmer Trail. Routes are issued on the day with no markings or GPX files.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

A six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an approximate 5.45 km loop and 71 m elevation per lap. Runners choose how many laps to complete and finishers receive a custom medal.

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 at Barkers Lane combines ten Xercises with repeated runs in Classic (10x400m) or 2X (10x800m) formats. Entries available as Solo, Doubles or Relay and participants must be 18 or older.