Trail Running calendar near Dedham 2026-2027

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Test your agility at Nuclear Rush with over 70 obstacles including the 20 foot Deathslide and lake zip lines. Choose between 6km and 12km courses set in the muddy terrain of the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex.

A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby on 8 and 9 May 2027. It features three challenges from 10 km to 56.1 km, medals for finishers and a combined Quest option.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills based at Tring with Run Leaders, trail technique instruction, a refreshment checkpoint and a finisher's medal. Entries are limited to 50 and participants are grouped by ability.

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

A multi distance trail event around Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent. Races include 50km, marathon, half marathon and 10km on wooded trails and country lanes with start and finish at the Visitor Centre.

Three organised trail races around Oulton Broad and the Suffolk coast on 15 May 2027, using the Angles Way, Sandlings Walk and Suffolk Coast Path with checkpoints in local villages.

An inflatable obstacle course event at Brands Hatch, Kent offering 2.5k laps with 15 obstacles per lap and options up to 15k. Family rules, group discounts, on course water and a finisher medal for all participants.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

A community run at Brandon Country Park featuring repeated 5.3 km laps on gravel and grass. Timed formats let participants cover anything from 5 km up to ultra distances, with an aid station each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

A 400 metre track event offering distances from 5k to 50k plus a six hour timed challenge, counted by laps. The event features chip timing, aid stations, medals, free parking and post-race refreshments.

A multi-distance trek and trail event from Richmond to Brighton on 29-30 May 2027, with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options. Distances include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and other options.

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm offers events on a 5.3 km loop from 10k to a 100 mile 32 hour event, with on-course aid, on-site parking and finisher medals or buckles.

An 86 mile point to point trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, with eight checkpoints, GPS tracking, a 28 hour time limit and a 150 runner field.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

A 5k obstacle course at Royal Windsor Racecourse with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide, mixed tarmac and grass surfaces, staggered wave starts and a minimum age of 13. Earlybird entry prices and a fundraising target apply.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake with staggered wave starts, on-site toilets and parking, blue badge parking nearby, and a fundraising target of £50. The event is not wheelchair accessible.