Trail Running calendar near Ely 2026-2027

Trail 5K and 10K at Tewinbury in Hertfordshire, run on undulating dirt, grass and woodland paths. Routes are fully marked and marshalled, with an aid station on the 10K and onsite facilities including toilets and parking.

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, with about 450 m of ascent. Mostly forest paths, marked route, aid stations at around 7, 12 and 16 km, and on site parking, toilets and a cafe.

A 10 km trail race around Hughenden Manor in the Chilterns, with hilly woodland and rural sections, waymarked routes and a water stop at 5.3 km. The event base offers parking, toilets and a cafe.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

An 80 mile December ultramarathon across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk on December 5, 2026, with multiple checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 with entry by invitation for top 20 percent finishers at Runaway Racing events, age category winners and volunteers. The course is marked and timed, with awards and support fac..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive midweek 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club. Distances range from 3km up to 50km with medals, distance pins and a post-run goody bag including a vegan option.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

Festive multi-distance run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026. Looped routes from 5k to ultra with lap based heavy and ultra options, an aid station and event medals. Twenty percent of entry fees supports forest upkeep.

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

A winter 15 mile trail race in the Lincolnshire Wolds with loadbearing and unweighted categories, strict cut-offs and GPX route files available; organised by Yellow Belly Ultras, entry fee £35.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas medal, distance pins for longer races, goody bags and a festive aid table.