Trail Running calendar near Ely 2026-2027

Race 2 of the Northants 5 km Series is at West Lodge Farm in Desborough on multi terrain routes through fields and nature trails. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; parking is free and on site refreshments are available.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

An undulating, chip-timed trail 10K in Skellingthorpe on 15 May 2026 organised by Lincoln District Runners. The race had a 300-runner limit, offered medals and goody bags, and is currently listed as full.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon in Nottinghamshire on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery, with checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles, a 10 hour cut-off, finish-line food and tap room access.

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.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch on 16 May 2026 offering laps of a 2.5 km circuit with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones, water stations and a finisher medal.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A weekend obstacle race in Henley on Thames on May 16-17, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super and Beast distances plus a Kids Race and spectator tickets, run along historic town landmarks and a riverside course.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 16 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a circular course. Minimum age 13, limited weather-dependent parking, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Explore the scenic parish of Deddington on a 5k, 10k, or 20k run through local farmland. This community event supports local schools and the Firefighters Charity while welcoming runners of all abilities.

Trail races over 10 and 5 miles at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026, using farm tracks and woodland trails. Marshals, water stations, parking and finish-line facilities are provided; transfers allowed before the deadline.

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..

A fully guided 36 miles along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. This non competitive, social paced event features stocked aid stations, a bespoke wooden medal and a supplied kit list.

The Ridge Off Roader is a trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills. It offers a half marathon and a 10k route, plus a fun 1k for kids. All proceeds support the local school.

Experience an annual five mile off road run through the scenic Little Haven Nature Reserve. This trail race features woodland paths and spring meadows while raising funds for local hospice care.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A scenic run around Blenheim Palace on 17 May 2026, featuring a 7.4k lakeside course and a separate dog race. Other options include a 4 mile route for buggies and wheelchairs and a 1 mile junior race.

A 5 km obstacle course at Stanborough Park on 17 May 2026 featuring mud, climbs and slides, run in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Lunacy Obstacle Race is a 10K muddy obstacle course in the Lincolnshire countryside on 17 May 2026. The route includes crawling through mire, climbing barriers, carrying weight and dunking in cold water; finishers receive a bespoke medal an..