Trail Running calendar near Bury St Edmunds 2026-2027

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43 mile point to point from Wendover to Little Venice, blending country trails, roads and long canal towpaths. Checkpoint support, GPS tracking and finish facilities help you chase the 11 hour cutoff.

Join the Chilli Flamingo Run at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames for a timed, multi lap trail race along the flat riverside towpath. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy aid stations and same day results within a 7 hour limit.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge at Brandon Country Park on 11 January 2026 where runners tackle repeated 5.3 km laps over 4 or 6 hours. A friendly supported loop with water at Base Camp so please bring your own bottle or cup.

Join this friendly Northampton 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January 2026, run a measured three lap route on paths with plenty of parking and on day registration. Expect a bespoke medal, spot prizes and proceeds supporting Umbrel..

Join the Runners Next the Sea 5 mile Beach Race at Holkham Beach for a scenic run across the National Nature Reserve, dunes and open sand. Limited to 250 places, this popular winter event offers chip timing, a memento for every finisher and..

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Take on the Benfleet 15, a 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park on 18 January 2026, with sections of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, sea wall and undulating downs. Chip timed with muddy trails so bring your own re..

Tunstall Forest East Anglian League on Sunday 18 January offers orienteering across pine and mixed woodland on updated 1:10,000 maps, with courses from beginner to technically demanding. SIAC timing and a scenic Viking Trail setting.

Join the Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 in Chelmsford for a fun, map based night run using MapRun, with short and long courses to suit different paces. Meet at The Rising Sun, bring a head torch and enjoy post run pub facilities.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Huffin Puffin Run on 24 Jan 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames. Flat 5.3 km riverside loop with distances from 5 km to ultra; lap as you like within the time limit and enjoy aid stations and digital results.

Pick your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter and tackle looped trails through woods and footpaths. Distances from 7 km up to marathon and ultra are offered, with an aid station serving food and drinks.

Experience the North East Night Championship at Wilton Woods on 24 January 2026, with four courses from 2.3 km to 5.7 km to suit all levels. Limited entries so book now for a thrilling evening of fast navigation under headtorches.

Take to flat, scenic trails through Alexandra Gardens beside Windsor Castle with chip timing and friendly post race goodies. Choose 10K or half marathon, enjoy well marked routes, free photos and an event village for food and drinks.

Tackle trails, paths and a signature hill across two round Dirt Run events at Irchester and Brigstock. Choose from shorter races up to 15 km, enjoy marshalled routes, water stations and a custom finisher medal for each round.

Enjoy a scenic 10K through Lavenham's old railway line, forest trails and quiet rural roads on Sunday 1 Feb 2026. All finishers earn a medal and top three men and women take trophies in this cupless, friendly trail race.