Bury St Edmunds
Trail Running Calendar near Bury St Edmunds 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bury St Edmunds for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An in-person meet at Star Wing Taproom with a 5k on local fields and trails, plus a live DJ, loaded fries and drinks available.
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.
September 2026
A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.
An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.
Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.
A multi-distance running event at Hockwold Hall with a 5.3 km loop through landscaped estate grounds and roaming peacocks, offering distances from 5k up to an ultra.
A multi-distance out and back run on 19 September 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, featuring 5k to ultra options, regular aid stations, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.
A guided 10k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest that combines trail running with local forest facts and practical tips. It is led at a conversational pace in ability groups, with mostly flat terrain and a couple of small hills.
Rural chip timed 10k and 3k near Grantchester supporting Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with medals, trophies and on site health services.
October 2026
Community 10 km and 5 km runs in Thompson on 04/10/2026 across mixed terrain with medals, trophies and proceeds supporting the local Green charity.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.
A circular 13.1-mile trail through Thetford Forest in October with mixed terrain, cupless water refill provision, eco-friendly medals and podium trophies.
Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.