Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2026-2027

A guided *16k* trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, group placement by ability, and on‑route tips about the forest and trail running. Parking is charged and a small entry fee applies.

Tackle a crisp 10k winter trail through Essex countryside at Trifarm, with over 95 percent off road paths and bridleways. Enjoy a friendly small field, on site parking, and post run treats plus optional swim and sauna at the venue.

Enjoy a scenic seaside run at Whitstable Harbour on 08/02/2026, choosing 5 Mile, 5k or the quirky Neptune Mile along the beach to the pub and back. On site toilets, refreshments and catering make it a great day out.

A 50 mile winter walking challenge through northeast Norfolk from West Runton Scout Hut, featuring five checkpoints with food and drink. Entry is limited, with a waiting list and LDWA member priority until December 18.

Run the Marriott's Way Marathon or Half Marathon on 15 Feb 2026 along a scenic, traffic free trail finishing at Aylsham Friendship Hall. Limited to 400 entrants, with course support and 5% of entries donated to East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Celebrate Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary on the traffic free Flitch Way with distances from 5 km to marathon and a 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal, enjoy scenic, lapped trails with aid stations and choose your own loop direction.

Take on the Hot Lips Run at Crystal Palace Park and choose how many 1.65 mile laps to tackle, from 5k to ultra, on scenic off road trails with rolling hills. Timed with a 7 hour limit and a finisher memento for all entrants.

Choose your distance on the day and tackle scenic looped courses through woods and trails around Chalfont St Peter, with pacers welcome and a trained medic on standby. Distances from 7k to ultra are offered and top three finishers earn meda..

Take on Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026, a lap based six hour challenge where you can choose distances from 5K up to an ultra. Limited to 80 entrants, enjoy aid stations, a finishers medal and a goody ba..

Take on the 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra, a scenic trail ultramarathon from Chipping Ongar to the chapel at Bradwell on Sea through rolling countryside and a dramatic sea wall finish. Expect waymarked muddy trails, basic checkpoints and a tr..

Take on the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park, a single lap off road trail across footpaths, fields and steep, muddy hills. Elite and main field waves, bespoke medals and free photos make it a rewarding winter trail test.

Tackle scenic laps through Thetford Forest at High Lodge with distances from 5k to ultra on a rolling 5 km loop. Enjoy aid stations, post race teas and cake, and a community vibe with 20% of entry fees helping forest upkeep.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options that take in village paths, country lanes and lakeside views. Trail shoes and a personal cup are advised as the races are cupless; all finishers get a medal.

The High Lodge Half Marathon winds through Thetford Forest on varied trails and sand, offering scenic views and wildlife like fallow deer and wild thyme. Traffic free, manually timed event with finisher medals and podium trophies.

Run scenic trails through Stody Estate woods and rolling fields with 4 km, 8 km and 12 km options, chip timing and eco friendly finishers medals. Support Break and pick up a finisher sports T shirt on the day.

A seven mile self-navigation trail at Waldegraves Holiday Park on 01 Mar 2026. Entry is limited to 150 runners; fees include a £4 bar voucher and results will be posted on essextrailevents.com.

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Run a flat, traffic free canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln beside the historic Roman Fossdyke. Choose a half marathon, marathon, ultra or the seven hour timed challenge and chase a medal by completing a measured lap.

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.