Trail Running calendar near Hepworth 2025-2026

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique timed running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths..

The Runners-next-the-Sea 5-mile Beach Run takes place on 11/01/2026 at Holkham Beach. This is the fourth running of the event. The course is approximately 5 miles and is entirely on the beach. The route runs behind sand dunes towards Burnham Overy Staithe, crosses a dune, then continues east along..

The Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander is a multi-distance running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra distances, all following the scenic Windmill Way route. The course is entirely on road, featuring..

The event takes place on Saturday, 24 January 2026 at Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP. The park is on the B1145 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. Options for participants include: 5k 10k 15k (3 laps) Half Marathon Heavy Half (5-7 laps) Marathon Ultra Marathon Maximum entrants are 100..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The cou..

Lavenham 10K Race, the Lavenham Old Railway 10k Trail Race, takes place in Lavenham, Suffolk. The scenic 10-kilometre mixed-terrain route runs along a former railway line through the village’s historic streets, with sections on footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams and quiet rural roads. It’s de..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

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. The course features 5km l..

Marriott's Way Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Boghopper Races, takes place on Marriott’s Way, with the marathon starting in Norwich and the half at Whitwell. The course is a traffic-free, easy-to-follow trail suitable for runners and walkers, with generous time allowances. Distances are ap..

The Hadleigh Legacy 10k is scheduled for 22/02/2026 at Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PP. The event is an off-road 10k trail race on undulating terrain. On-the-day entries are listed at £30 for the 10k. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, and troph..

Zig Zag’s Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon (IP27 0AF). Runners choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra, all on a largely flat loop through the forest with a small section of trails and woodland (final route to be confirmed). The ev..

St Peters Way Ultra is a 42-mile trail ultramarathon that runs along the St Peter’s Way from Chipping Ongar to the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. The route follows an ancient pilgrimage path through historic countryside, with sections of muddy trails, fields, and bridleway..

Stody Estate Trail Run offers exclusive access to the private Stody Estate near Holt, North Norfolk, inviting runners to trade roads for woodland and open-field trails with a couple of challenging inclines. The event features three distances—4k, 8k, and 12k—through the estate and surrounding country..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Spring is a circular trail race set in Thetford Forest, offering a friendly atmosphere for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. The multi-terrain course loops through hard-packed trails, forest paths, sandy sections, and grassy footpaths, with wildlife such as fallow..

The Pitsford Water Trail Races take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, with race HQ at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. The event offers fully marked and marshaled trail races around Pitsford Water. Routes use footpaths across farmland; running with dogs is not permitted. Th..

The Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day running and walking event on 7 March 2026 at Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Distances on offer are: 50 km (ultra) 25 km (half ultra) 10 km The course runs through the Chiltern Hills, including the Misbourne Valley and the..

The event takes place on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. It is organised by LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants and uses walking routes through Northamptonshire countryside. The event does not allow dogs. On-site parking is availab..

Sevenoaks Circular Challenge, organised by LDWA Kent, is held from West Heath School in Sevenoaks. This 49th edition features three brand-new routes of 15, 20 and 30 miles, exploring sections of the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge with some of the best views in West Kent. The event includes indo..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to complete the 25km distance. The event emphasizes the importa..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features a mix of tarmac paths, grassl..