Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete 4.167 mile laps every hour until one remains. The event has open ended, 6 hour and 12 hour options, chip timing and a £1000 prize for the overall winner.

A 46 mile circular run or walk around Cambridgeshire starting and finishing at RAF Wyton, visiting former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options for solo completion or team relay, with eight checkpoints and an included t shirt and medal.

A three-race Forest Five (mile) series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, with single-race and discounted series entry, age-category aggregate trophies and a third-race ELVIS fixture with team prizes.

A community 5k obstacle event at Cassiobury Park where participants climb, crawl and slide around a largely flat, mixed terrain course. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event supports Cancer Research UK fundraising.

Experience the beautiful Suffolk countryside and historic roads of Ousden in this multi terrain event. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to Ultra with a supportive base camp and bespoke finisher medals.

A forest trail event at Wendover Woods on 7 June 2026 offering a half marathon, a 10k multi-lap course and a junior run. The hilly route includes route maps and GPX files, with onsite parking, a cafe and spectator facilities.

A coastal running event on Margate Main Sands following ten bays across sand, promenade and cliff tops. Two distance options are available: approximately 15 miles or a 4Bay 10k held at low tide with coastal stacks and arches.

A licensed 10 km race around Sandringham Estate on mixed trail and road terrain, marshalled and chip-timed with a finisher medal, water station, medical cover and a two hour time limit.

Test your endurance at the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate in this 24 hour trail race. Run solo or in a relay team through scenic parkland while enjoying a festival atmosphere with onsite camping and live entertainment.

Scenic off-road 10 and 20 mile trail races at Castle Farm Campsite near Fotheringhay, with camping available and eco-friendly measures such as bringing your own cup or bottle; one pound per entry supports a local fitness charity.

Experience a scenic trail run around South East England's largest lake with distances ranging from 10km to a 50km ultra marathon. Enjoy undulating rural trails and wooded paths with stunning reservoir views throughout.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX London in Barking. Choose from solo, doubles, or relay categories with interval distances of 10x400m or 10x800m. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with information about the woodland and practical trail running tips. Led in groups at a conversational pace, the event has an entry fee of £17.50 and parking charged at £3.

Experience the only Category A fell race inside the M25. This low key event features multiple climbs around Yardley Valley and finishes with scenic views of the London skyline from Pole Hill.

Two fully signed trail routes around Richmond Park following parts of the Capital Ring. Choose a 55 km ultra or a 25 km trail, with route support, training support from Beyond Trails and an accessible start and finish.

Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour trail races around a 2.5 km loop at Leybourne Lakes Country Park on 20 to 21 June 2026. Solo and relay formats, live timing, medals and a race village with food and medical support.

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.