Trail Running calendar near Cromer 2026-2027

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

A guided **10 km** group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace and organised by ESCAPE trails. Mostly flat woodland trails on mixed surfaces, with a participant fee and parking charge.

Three trail distances in Suffolk including 50 km and 50 mile ultras plus a full trail marathon, finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park. Entries include checkpoint food, GPS tracking, a medal and prizes for top finishers.

A 5 kilometre race at Banham Zoo featuring a lap inside the zoo and full-day zoo entry. The event supports conservation, includes a finisher medal and Race Day Village, and offers discounted spectator tickets for friends and family.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Norfolk Showground featuring climb, crawl and slide elements on a mostly flat route contained within the showground. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A road marathon on scenic low traffic lanes around Halstead, marking its 30th running on 10 May 2026. The event is limited to 500 entries, is part of the Essex Road Running Championships and supports local charities.

Road marathon and half marathon from Suffolk Running Centre on measured Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10k, parking included and bespoke finisher medals; the event is cupless so bring your own bottle or cup.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A coastal point-to-point trail event in Suffolk and Essex offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options with GPS tracking, regular checkpoints and a mandatory kit list. Routes run mostly on soft dirt trail through protected landscapes.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Experience a guided 36 mile social ultra run along the Boudicca Way through the scenic Norfolk countryside. This non competitive event features qualified leads and regular aid stations for an ideal introduction to long distance trails.

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A 50k trail race along the Angles Way following the Waveney River valley from Shipmeadow to Great Yarmouth, mostly flat with mixed surfaces, four checkpoints, coach transport to the start, medical cover and a 14 hour cut-off.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete 4.167 mile laps every hour until one remains. The event has open ended, 6 hour and 12 hour options, chip timing and a £1000 prize for the overall winner.

An inflatable 5 km obstacle course in Lincoln on Saturday 6 June 2026, featuring multiple inflatable obstacles; recent bookings show active interest and participants described the course as well set out.

A 46 mile circular run or walk around Cambridgeshire starting and finishing at RAF Wyton, visiting former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options for solo completion or team relay, with eight checkpoints and an included t shirt and medal.

A multi-distance running event around Ousden and Suffolk countryside offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with Dalham Kiln and Goldings Hills routes, aid stations every 10 km, and parking included.

A licensed 10 km race around Sandringham Estate on mixed trail and road terrain, marshalled and chip-timed with a finisher medal, water station, medical cover and a two hour time limit.

A 24 hour trail relay at Sandringham Estate on 13-14 June 2026 with a marshalled, chip-timed loop through royal parkland and Norfolk countryside, plus medals, team prizes, a free kids race and on-course support.