Trail Running calendar near Bury St Edmunds 2026-2027

Multi-distance lap races at Bawsey Country Park from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Aid stations are available every lap and parking is included.

Ultra:5K in Kempston on 12 July 2026 features three lap formats of consecutive 5 km circuits on an off-road course with hills and twists. Entries include between-lap sports massage, refreshments and a bespoke finisher medal.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail from Wymondham to Cringleford, combining local history and wildlife. The event is non-competitive, run at a conversational pace with aid stations and a..

A 7-mile multi-terrain race through Knole Park with a chip-timed 3.5 km junior run for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and the event includes medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Community fundraising runs at Abington Park with chip timing and a mixed pathways and grass course. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and 3 km and participants have a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A social-paced *15 km* trail run from Wimbledon to Richmond on 12 July 2026, featuring woodland and gravel trails, steady climbs, and live updates via a WhatsApp group and Strava route.

An evening trail race at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10 km, 5 km and an accessible 1.5 km loop, with marked trails, chip timing and a water stop on the 10 km route.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Entries are available for solo runners and teams, with camping, chip timing, medals and optional sauna and breakfast.

A self-navigated trail of about half marathon distance through the Essex countryside, starting and finishing at The Compasses in Littley Green, with staggered pre-booked starts and proceeds to Braintree Youth Project Charity.

Fully marked trail races at Winwick Hall feature 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children’s fun run. Courses cross grassland and country paths, on-course support and charity donations to the Bruce Green Foundation are part of the event.

A chip timed 10 km race around Highfield Park and the Alban Way in St Albans on 19 July 2026. The event village features a free family fun run, kids zone, live music and a charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Revesby Running Festival on 19 July 2026 at Revesby Estate near Boston offers 5K, 10K and half marathon races plus solo and team estate challenges, organised by Trident Sports Events with entry fees from £16.50 to £70.

A trail half marathon and 10k on Wimbledon Common on 19 July 2026, with marked miles, marshals and a 3.5 hour cut off. RunThrough provides an event village, finish-line goodies and an optional event t-shirt.

A six hour trail running challenge on a just over 5K 3.3 mile loop mostly off road through fields and vineyards with views of the River Crouch. Chip timed and fully marked, with one checkpoint per loop and a finisher medal.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Hylands Park on 19 July 2026 is a grass obstacle course with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves run every 15 minutes; the event has a £50 minimum fundraising target and listed entry prices for adults and children.

A guided *10 km* group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 19 July 2026, led at a conversational pace and organised into ability groups. Entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A community memorial running event at Hockley Woods, Essex, focused on raising funds for cancer-related charities; organisers report £60,000 raised over 12 years and indicated 2025 would be the final running.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest featuring a 10 km route, factual information about the local forest and practical trail-running tips. The sessions use woodland trails with opportunities to spot wildlife.

A 5k trail race at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 21 Jul 2026, run as round four of a five round summer series. The course is two laps of a 2.5k circuit and the event supports local conservation and community charities.

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race on trails, tracks and country lanes held 22 July 2026 with Race HQ at The Compasses in Littley Green. Written route directions are provided on the day; there are no markings or GPX and a £4 drinks vouch..