Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2026-2027

Take on the West Acre Wild 10K in Westacre, Norfolk, an off road autumn run along undulating bridleways and woodland with optional obstacles and a ford crossing near the finish. Dogs are welcome and all finishers receive a bespoke Stag meda..

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

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.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

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.

Run the Wendover Woods Marathon, Half, 10k or Junior 1k through autumnal forest trails. Expect a scenic but hilly multi terrain challenge with bespoke medals, free photos and on site facilities.

Tunnel Vision is a 5 mile out and back that sends runners through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Pick a Night or Dawn run, earn interlocking medals and support local foodbanks.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

Join the Dirt Half Challenge, a popular trail half marathon around Leighton Buzzard that winds along canal towpaths, through woodland and over the Greensand Ridge with a few muddy sections. Friendly marshals, volunteers and first aid keep t..

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.

Tackle 50 miles across Wendover Woods in a scenic but demanding race run as five 10 mile loops with about 10,000 feet of climb. Expect forest trails, well stocked aid stations and a lively finish for a true off road endurance test.

Run the Winter Weavers' Ultras on 14 November 2026 along the Weavers' Way from the Broads to a finish on Cromer Pier. Limited to 150 runners, choose 50 km or 100 km, navigate with GPX and enjoy checkpoints, tracking and a finisher medal.

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..

Tackle Suffolk's stunning trails at Maverick Suffolk Gravel 2026, with 9 km, 16 km and 23 km options through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Expect fully marked courses, on course support, a finisher's medal and pro event vibes.

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.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, starting on the dam and weaving through woodland and lakeside views. Canicross wave welcomed with dog facilities and a festive atmosphere supporting Alzheimer's Research UK.

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..

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.