Trail Running calendar near Dereham 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 one-day trail event in Suffolk on 15 May 2027 offering 50 mile, 50 km and trail marathon routes, all finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park.

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.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra in the Lincolnshire Wolds: runners repeat a 4.167 mile off-road loop each hour with a bell, continuing until one runner completes a solo lap. Entry is limited to 100 competitors.

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 track-based running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge, with chip timing, bespoke medals and aid stations on the track.

A multi-distance endurance event at Hyde Hall Farm featuring a 5.3 km loop, a 100 mile 32 hour option, timed challenges, an aid station and on site parking.

Multi distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate featuring a 10 mile loop, marked course, medics, on site camping and options from 10 to 100 miles including a team relay.

A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest with 4.167 mile hourly loops, an open-ended main race plus 6 and 12 hour options, chip timing, camping and on-course support.

A mixed road and country run around Ousden in Suffolk offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra options with loop and out-and-back formats, regular aid stations, onsite parking and bespoke finisher medals.

A multi distance trail event in the Chilterns AONB near Hitchin on 6 June 2027, with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes for runners and riders. Start and finish are on Gosmore village green with course support and a race village.

A *10 km* out-and-back race through gravel paths and woodland at Weald Country Park in Brentwood, organised by MCC Promotions. The event includes on-day registration, water stations, prizes and supports the charity Sport In Mind.

An untimed inflatable obstacle run in Lincoln on 12 June 2027 with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, five music zones and a finisher's medal for every participant. Family rules and on-site facilities are provided.

Obstacle course weekend at Belvoir Castle offering Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races, with a Trifecta option across three days.