Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027

A community 5 km off-road fun run and walk on Therfield Heath, Royston, held to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. The undulating course is two laps over grass and trails and entry is limited.

A 5.3 miles off-road trail race around Ashridge Woods on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with National Trust permission. Water and finish refreshments are provided and entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runne..

North Downs Run is a multi terrain 30 km race through the Kent countryside on Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open with online entry closing 14 June; fees are £38 affiliated, £40 non affiliated and £45 on the day if places remain.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026. A grassy obstacle course with staggered wave starts, marshals on the route, toilets and refreshments available, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A self-navigation trail event on 28 June 2026 at Chigborough Farm offering 10K and 5K routes, with entry fees that include a cafe voucher and all profits donated to Caroline Coastal FM and Farleigh Hospice.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

Race 2 of the Orion Harriers Forest Five series takes place on 04 July 2026 at Jubilee Retreat as part of a three-race series with age-category aggregate trophies and prizes for individual and team placings.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Mote Park in Maidstone features a muddy obstacle course around the lake with some steep inclines. Participants aged 13 and over receive fundraising support, event materials and a medal on completion.

A volunteer-run running event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire with chip timing on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Distances include 10 km and 6.5 km and children's races follow the main events.

The The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k will take place in Much Hadham on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 organised by Wadhurst Runners. The 15 mile route includes the nature reserve and a four hour time limit; finishers receive a medal, t shirt and refreshments.

A riverside running event on Sunday 5 July 2026 offering 10 mile, 10k and children's races between Hertford and Ware, with proceeds donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and T-shirts and medals for adult finishers.

A 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide through muddy challenges while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. The mixed grass and paved course includes staggered wave starts and..

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

Community social trail run in Epping Forest organised by Muslim Runners at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford. Pace groups cover runs of 6.5 km and 3 km and a 30 minute walking group, with bag drop and coffee afterwards.

An off‑road two-lap race through Hainault Forest organised by Ilford Athletic Club on 8 July 2026, supporting St. Francis Hospice and forming Leg 5 of the Elvis Grand Prix.

A mostly off road 10 km trail at Trifarm, Boreham on 09 Jul 2026, run on public footpaths and bridleways with on-site parking, numbered registration at the entrance, and a finish around the lake running track.