Trail Running calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027

LDWA Norfolk & Suffolk's Rodent Wriggle offers three scenic routes (13.5, 23 and 31.5 miles) from Needham Market Community Centre with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher's certificate; entries are limited and must be prebooked.

A timed endurance run in Thetford Forest. Run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a scenic looped course. Free camping is available on-site.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Join a social guided trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills led by expert instructors. This non competitive 10k event features technique coaching and group runs for all abilities starting from Aldbury.

MacTuffX Peterborough offers a unique interval based competition for adults. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring 400m and 800m repetitions for a focused fitness test.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

Join this multi-distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a lap-based course with straightforward logistics and a finishers medal for all participants.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett’s Country Long Distance Trail, starting in Wymondham and finishing just past Cringleford’s historic twin arched bridge. The event emphasises history, nature and wildlife.

A seven mile multi terrain trail race through Knole Park on 12 July 2026, with a chip timed 3.5 km junior event for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and prizes include medals, trophies and cash for course records.

Evening trail running at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10K 5K and an accessible 1.5K loop on fully marked woodland trails.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal loop, chip timing, camping at race HQ included, medals and vests for finishers, and optional sauna and refreshments.

Experience a unique festival of running at Blackland Farm with 12 and 24 hour solo endurance challenges. Explore a scenic 1 mile off road loop featuring woodland trails and inclusive camping for a complete weekend experience.

ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July 2026 is a single lap, chip timed 10K around Highfield Park and the Alban Way with a grass finish and mostly traffic free roads. The event village features a free family fun run, cafes, live music and fund..

Trail races of 10 miles and 5 miles on hard packed paths through Ashdown Forest near Pippingford Park Manor, featuring 1568 ft of climbing, notable downhills and views across The Downs, with medals, winner vouchers and free parking.

Set your own distance goal in this 6-hour trail running challenge. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they can on a scenic, 95% off-road course. Every finisher receives a medal.

A hilly multi loop trail event around Holmbury Hill offering a half marathon and a same day 10 mile option, with six drink stations, first aid support, free parking, and a commemorative medal for finishers.

Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra distances on flat to undulating trail routes with parking, daily bespoke medals and a cupless water policy.

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.