Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027

A one-day trail festival in Suffolk on 9 May 2026 offering three distances, including new 50 km and 50 mile ultras, finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park with on-course support and GPS tracking.

Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex featuring 6 km with 40 plus obstacles and 12 km with 70 plus obstacles, plus signature features such as the 20 foot Deathslide and multi lane zip wires.

Test your limits at the British OCR Championship in Essex. This 12km+ elite course features over 60 technical obstacles and serves as a qualifying event for both European and World Championships.

A weekend of muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex, with distances from 1.5 km to 38+ km, signature obstacles like the Deathslide and zip lines, chip timing and on-site facilities.

A 5 kilometre race at Banham Zoo featuring a lap inside the zoo and full-day zoo entry. The event supports conservation, includes a finisher medal and Race Day Village, and offers discounted spectator tickets for friends and family.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Norfolk Showground featuring climb, crawl and slide elements on a mostly flat route contained within the showground. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A road marathon on scenic low traffic lanes around Halstead, marking its 30th running on 10 May 2026. The event is limited to 500 entries, is part of the Essex Road Running Championships and supports local charities.

Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon is on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. The marathon follows the measured Kirtling route and the half uses the Windmill route, with aid stations every 10k and a seven hour cu..

Off-road 10k, 5k and junior runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026. The event supports the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust and includes medals, prizes, pacers and limited free on-site parking.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

Explore the beautiful Chiltern Hills on this guided 30km trail running adventure. Enjoy 500m of ascent through woodlands and ridges with professional run leaders and a finishers medal included.

An inclusive UK trail running series offering 1K, 5K, 10K and kids races with free entry for under 16s, held at Dunstable Downs in May and Blaise Castle Estate in October 2026, with activities, food and live music.

Experience a cross country run through the Hertfordshire countryside with 5km and 10km distances. This community event in Little Gaddesden includes junior categories and mini races for children.

Experience a beautiful coastal journey through Suffolk and Essex on this flat trail ultra for runners and walkers. Choose between 100 mile, 50 mile, or 50 km distances along unspoilt estuaries and quiet heathland.

An inflatable obstacle course 5K at Brands Hatch in Kent on Saturday 16 May 2026. Recent bookings show 205 in the past week and participants report good organisation and onsite support.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Experience a scenic trail race through the Essex countryside at Cammas Hall Farm. Choose between 5 and 10 mile distances on a course featuring woodland trails, farm tracks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Experience a guided 36 mile social ultra run along the Boudicca Way through the scenic Norfolk countryside. This non competitive event features qualified leads and regular aid stations for an ideal introduction to long distance trails.