Trail Running calendar near Dereham 2025-2026

Runaway Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event by Circuit Running at Skellingthorpe Community Centre, Lincoln. Runners tackle distances from 5k to an ultra by completing laps of a 4.37-mile course along an old railway line on a tarmac path. A 5k turn point exists; 10k is two laps, half marathon t..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, UK, centered on Harrold-Odell Country Park. The events feature multiple distances, including a 25km and a 50km trail race, designed for both experienced ultrarunners and newcomers. Runners traverse runnable woodland and countryside around Ha..

Run Sandringham is a multi-distance running event staged on and around the Sandringham Estate in West Norfolk. Runners can choose a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Community Mile, or the 24-Hour challenge around the Royal Estate. The course runs on a mix of trails and closed roads, starting and finishing wi..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). The course features a 5.3 km out-and-back route combining tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, offering variety for trail enthusiasts. Participants can choose between 4-hour..

The Rayne QTR event, organized by Mid Essex Casuals, offers a self-navigation trail run of either 6.56 miles or 3.6 miles. Taking place on September 28, 2025, from The Swan Pub in Rayne, Essex, the course is mainly off-road, featuring footpaths, tracks, and field edges with some short road sections...

Pumpkin Run Colchester takes place at Foxes Farm in Aldham, Colchester. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K, 5K, a family-friendly 1K, and a dog-friendly 5K. Runners loop across fields, past the pumpkin patch and through a corn maze, on traffic-free farm tracks that are mostly flat for fast t..

The London Ecotrail 25 Km is an exciting running event that takes participants through the scenic landscapes of Epping Forest. This eco-friendly trail run emphasizes sustainability and encourages runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while promoting environmental awareness. The event is de..

The Burnham on Crouch 10K is an exciting running event organized by the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch and Dengie Hundred, scheduled for October 5, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat, single-lap course that features coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and trails through open country..

Run Layer 5 2025 is a community-focused running event held on October 5th in Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex. The event features a 5-mile out-and-back multi-terrain course through the scenic North Essex countryside, highlighting the village’s beautiful landscapes. A 1-mile children’s fun run is..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October within the historic 1,000-acre estate of Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mile, 20-mile, and a 30-m..

Thompson Millennium Green 10k & 5k in Thompson, Norfolk features a scenic multi-terrain course through pathways, lanes, and bridleways around the village. The 10k route starts on the Millennium Green and loops via farmland tracks, Griston Road (past the Chequers pub) and Peddars Way before returning..

Endurancelife Suffolk takes place in Dunwich, Suffolk, offering four distances: 6.1 miles (10K), 13.5 miles (half marathon), 26.7 miles (marathon) and 32.7 miles (ultra). The courses are described as extremely flat by Endurancelife standards, making them fast and potentially a series favourite. The..

The West Acre Wild 10k Challenge is an off-road running event held in Westacre, Norfolk. The 10K course features undulating bridle paths and woodland tracks through scenic countryside, with a brief paved section at the start. Runners encounter farm and woodland paths, including a potentially muddy f..

Southend Pier Marathon is a full marathon held on the sea along Southend Pier in Southend-on-Sea, England. The race takes place on the world’s longest pleasure pier, which stretches about 1.34 miles. Organised by Sussex Trail Events, the event is open to runners aged 18 and over and is limited to 10..

Aliens V's Trail Runners Daylight Trail is a trail running event held near Rendlesham Forest, a popular area known for its natural beauty and UFO lore. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, the event offers both a full marathon and a half marathon, with routes that are 95% off-road across diverse terrain...

The High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Thetford Forest, Brandon, UK. The circular course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a multi-terrain challenge suitable for both road runners and trail enthusiasts. Participa..

The Viper 5 mile trail run (Autumn edition) is a 5-mile loop around the Ingatestone countryside, run on public rights of way. Hosted by Multisport-Management at The Viper in Mill Green, Ingatestone, the autumn edition uses the same route as the spring event but in the dark. It is a small-capacity, s..

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic half marathon and 10K trail run set in the heart of Epping Forest near London. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event showcases the vibrant autumn colors and ancient woodland. Runners navigate a varied course featuring well-maintained paths,..

Blackwater Marathon 2025, the 25th edition, is staged from Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. This circular event on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary uses cross‑country footpaths and sections of seawall. Choices are 26.5 miles or 18 miles, with age restrictions: 26.5 miles f..