Trail Running calendar near Bury St Edmunds 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 where runners complete four miles each hour until one remains; the event includes medals, a winner trophy, showers, limited parking, rest space and on-site snacks.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A trail and road marathon and half marathon run on a 13.1 mile loop from Woldingham School, featuring sections of the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and countryside views.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

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.

Join a fun muddy obstacle course in Brentwood featuring 5km and 1.5km distances filled with foam and obstacles. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with hot wash downs and finisher medals for all participants.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Nuclear Mud Sisters is an empowering women only obstacle course in Essex featuring a 5km muddy challenge. This non competitive event focuses on teamwork and fun with no chip timing or swimming required.

A coastal 7k beach race from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back at low tide, with live online results. Individual and veteran category prizes plus male and female team prizes, venue facilities include toilets and on site refreshments.

Scenic charity routes from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham with four distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles, checkpoint refreshments, homemade food at the finish, and marshals along country footpaths and quiet roads.

Experience an autumn trail run through the footpaths and bridleways of Boreham. This 10k event features a sunset start with a scenic off road route and a seasonal championship point system for participants.

A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.

A beginner friendly 50km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Trowse, Norwich, with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medal. Limited to 250 entrants and a minimum age of 20.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the Thames from Putney Bridge to Henley on 12/13 Sept 2026, offering 100 km to 10 km options with regular rest stops, catering, medical support and GPS tracking.

A 50 kilometre point to point trail ultramarathon from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh on 12 September 2026. The fully marked coastal route passes Southwold, Dunwich Heath and Sizewell with four aid stations and a nine hour limit.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

An 81 miles circular ultra on the historic Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire with a 24 hours time limit. The route is fully waymarked and includes six aid stations, drop bag service, medical support and live tracking.