Trail Running calendar near Holt 2026-2027

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed trail surfaces, with manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies. The race is cupless with refill stations and has a 3.5 hour cut off.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

The Mersea Mix is a 7-mile self-navigation trail race on Mersea Island. Runners follow a written description on an unmarked course, starting at individual times. Entry includes a voucher for the venue's bar.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath beside the Fossdyke. Measured laps allow half, marathon and ultra distances, with medals for anyone completing at least one lap.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

A guided 10k group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with group placement by estimated times. Terrain includes hard packed and single track trails and there is a parking charge for attendees.

A half marathon at Blickling with the start and finish at Blickling Hall. The multi-terrain route has a four hour cut-off, a charity entry option with a £150 fundraising requirement, and limited entries that are sold out for this edition.

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.

A multi distance running festival at Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon and ultra marathon options. The course mixes pathways, trails and woodland and includes on site parking and an aid station.

This 10K trail race explores the scenic, rolling countryside of the Nene Valley. The friendly event features a fully marked and marshaled loop course starting in Kings Cliffe. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and..

Run through Thetford Forest in April 2026. Choose from a 5km or 10km chip-timed trail race, with finisher medals and refreshments for all.

A fully guided **19 mile** coastal run from Holme Next The Sea to Wells Next The Sea following much of the Norfolk Coast Path. Groups run at a conversational pace with a qualified leader and a stocked aid station at halfway.

The Roman Ramble offers a flexible trail running challenge at Billingford Lakes. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a mixed-terrain course. Your entry includes parking, aid station support, and a finisher's medal.

Trail run at Barningham Estate offering 10k, 20k and 30k single lap routes across off road North Norfolk terrain. Fundraising supports Little Lifts Boxes for people receiving breast cancer treatment.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on measured routes. The marathon uses the Kirtling Route; aid stations, parking and bespoke medals are provided.

A multi terrain *5 km* race at Fineshade Wood on 26 April 2026 set in Northamptonshire woodlands. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual completion option is available.