Trail Running calendar near Diss 2024-2025

The Ilford AC 10 Mile Cross Country is an annual race organized by Ilford Athletic Club, taking place in Hainault Forest. The event features a challenging 10-mile course consisting of three laps across tracks and grassland. This race honors Kevin Newell, with a portion of the proceeds donated to his..

The Trifarm Winter 10k Trail Run is the concluding event of a four-round seasonal trail run series, taking place at Trifarm in Boreham, Essex. This predominantly off-road race features a scenic route along public footpaths and bridleways. Participants can enjoy amenities such as on-site parking, bot..

"Six Geese a Laying" is a self-navigation trail race organized by Essex Trail Events, taking place on December 30, 2024. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon, 8 miles, or 5 miles. Runners will receive a written route description on the day of the event, as there are no cours..

The Essex XC Championships is a cross-country running event scheduled for January 4, 2025, at Gloucester Park in Basildon. This competition features a series of challenging multi-lap courses for various age groups, including U11, U13, U15, U17, and senior categories. Participants will compete for in..

The Norfolk Cross Country Championships is an annual running event held at Earlham Park, featuring a variety of races for different age groups. This year's event will showcase newly designed courses that enhance spectator visibility and provide an engaging experience for athletes. Participants can c..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a unique trail race where participants follow written instructions instead of arrows or marshals. The circular route around the village of Danbury is 95% off-road with various terrains. Runners are required to carry a mobile phone for safety.The race starts an..

The Runners-next-the-Sea 5-Mile Beach Run is an exciting race held at Holkham Beach, featuring a scenic route along the North Norfolk Reserve. This event, scheduled for January 12, 2025, allows participants to experience the beauty of the beach while competing in a challenging 5-mile course. The rac..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique running event taking place at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, offering participants a choice between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed race. Runners can complete as many laps as they wish on a 5.3k multi-terrain course, which includes gravel paths and grassy areas. This..

The Windmill Way Wander, organized by ZigZag Running, is a versatile running event taking place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra, with a seven-hour cut-off for those starting e..

The Benfleet 15 is an annual trail race organized by the Benfleet Running Club, celebrating its 34th anniversary in January 2025. This challenging 15-mile multi-terrain course features sections of the 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike course, the Canvey Island sea wall, and the undulating Hadleigh Downs. T..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile running event that traverses the historic landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. This ancient route, once a Pre-Roman trading path and later a Roman road, ..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque medieval village of Lavenham. Participants will navigate a mixed terrain route that includes stretches of footpaths, forest trails, and quiet rural roads, making it suitable for runners of all abilities. The race features a..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event 2025 is set to take place on February 9, 2025, at Charity Farm in Woodham Ferrers, Essex, supporting Farleigh Hospice. Participants can choose between a 10km or a 13.1-mile half marathon route, primarily traversing grass, tracks, and pat..

The Boggle is a self-navigation trail marathon organized by Mid Essex Casuals, taking place on February 16, 2025. Participants must navigate the course without marshals or route markings, following a provided narrative. The event is open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over, with staggered starts..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. Runners will navigate 5km..

The RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run is a unique running event taking place at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed event, running as far as they can on a 5.3k multi-terrain loop through the scenic forest. This inclusive race caters to all levels..

The Aliens V's Trail Runners Moonlight Trails is an exciting running event set in the scenic Rendlesham Forest, known for its natural beauty and UFO lore. Participants can choose between a full marathon or a half marathon, both of which follow a 5.3k loop. The event features a cupless approach, enco..

The Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning trail race set in Hadleigh Country Park, Essex, organized by Nice Work in collaboration with Castle Point Joggers. Scheduled for 2025, this event features a newly designed single-lap course that promises challenging hills and muddy terrain, perfect for tes..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 43-mile running event that traverses the scenic Essex countryside, starting from Chipping Ongar and finishing at the historic Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall in Bradwell on Sea. This ancient pilgrimage route, dating back 1,500 years, offers participants a chan..

The St David's Day Challenge is a unique six-hour running event taking place at the Suffolk Running Centre. Participants can run as far as they wish within the time limit, with the option to rest between laps. This event caters to runners of all levels, from beginners aiming for their first 5k to se..