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 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two multi-terrain community runs in Thompson offering 10 km and 5 km distances, medals and trophies, on-site facilities and proceeds supporting the local Millennium Green charity.
Trail race in Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering approx 10 miles and 6.2 miles on a self navigation route with no markings or marshals.
A circular 13.1 mile trail through Thetford Forest with mixed surfaces, wildlife views, cupless water stations, event photography and trophies for top finishers.
Guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, forest facts, running tips, parking charged £3 and an entry fee of £17.50.
Free community 5k trail run in The King's Forest, Bury Saint Edmunds with coffee, snacks and a nearby roaming sauna, organised by Run Vibes Events.
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.
Guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational-paced group runs, trail-running tips, and information about the local forest.
A 10 km night-time self-navigation trail around Thaxted from The Maypole, open to walkers and runners; entry fees include a drinks voucher and support John Webb’s Windmill restoration.
November 2026
Flat Fens route from Cambridge to Ely and Kings Lynn with marathon, 50 mile ultra, relay and 100 mile options plus GPS tracking and generous cut offs.
A 16k guided trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pacing, woodland routes, basic trail tips, parking charge £3 and entry £17.50.
A chip-timed 10 km trail through Breckland and Thetford Forest near Santon Downham, with on-course water, event parking and a bespoke finisher medal.
Trail runs of 9 km, 16 km and 23 km at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB on flat, sandy woodland trails with outposts and event village facilities.
A six hour loop event at Suffolk Running Centre with repeated 10.7 km mixed road and trail laps, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.
Guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
Festive-themed Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon in Stowmarket features a well-marked 13.1 miles route through woodland, meadows and lanes with manual timing and on-course photography.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace groups, forest facts, hill technique tips, and recommended trail shoes.