Trail Running calendar near Ely 2026-2027

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.

Trail runs at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances. Routes pass through woodland, parkland and riverside trails along the River Derwent with marked courses, marshals, water stations and chip timing.

An inflatable obstacle-course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k options, giant inflatables, five music zones, on-course hydration and a finisher's medal.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Bat Challenge is an in person event by Big Bear Events at Beacon hill Country Park on 30 April 2027. Entry is listed at GBP 40 and the event is shown as available from 3 July 2026.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate in Henley on Thames is a four hour relay event on 4 km mixed terrain loops, with solo, pairs and team options, a race village and free overnight camping.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

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.

A single-lap trail event in Sherwood Forest offering supported 30.8 mile and 40.8 mile routes. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with regular refreshments, an overall 10.5 hour cut off, and finisher medals unless opted out.

Shires and Spires is a multi-distance running event around Naseby in Northamptonshire featuring roads and trails, five distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra, and a course that changes direction each year.

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 guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills based at Tring with Run Leaders, trail technique instruction, a refreshment checkpoint and a finisher's medal. Entries are limited to 50 and participants are grouped by ability.

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

A chip timed half marathon through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027, run on traffic free forest trails with distance markers and water stations. Entries are limited and prizes include individual, age group and team awards.

A 50k ultra through Nottinghamshire villages that uses footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads. The route starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery, includes checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles and post-race food and tap room access.