Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2025-2026

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic Kirtling Route, which is fully on road and mildly undulating, while the half marath..

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Join the Oliver Fisher 10k, 5k and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park for a scenic off road race supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Enjoy park views, medals and fundraising for the neonatal unit.

Five Rivers Ultra is a scenic point to point ultramarathon circumnavigating five coastal estuaries between Suffolk and Essex and finishing in Harwich. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km routes mostly on grass and trail with GPX navigation an..

Farmmageddon is an endurance weekend at Hyde Hall Farm offering looped trail racing on a scenic 5.3 km course. Choose from timed challenges up to a 100 mile two day event with buckle and medal rewards for finishers.

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Me..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and..

Take on the Ridgeway Challenge, an 86 mile point to point trail race along Britain’s ancient Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury. Tackle the full route in 28 hours for a true long distance test across rolling chalk downland and prehist..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is an annual running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its sixth year, it offers a unique challenge of completing various distances on a 400-meter athletics track, in..

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event held in Purleigh, Chelmsford, England, featuring a scenic course that passes along canals, over waterfalls, through vineyards, woodlands, and coastal saltmarshes. This marathon offers a disti..

Run the clock at Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Festival in Thetford Forest, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains to win £1,000. Expect forest trails, on site camping, hot food and a lively community vibe.

The Valley of the Owls Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The scenic course passes through the village of Ousden, known as the Valley of the Owls, featuring some of Engl..

Join Chase The Sun at Clapham Common on 10 June 2026 for a friendly 5K or 10K on a flat park circuit that passes the bandstand. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos and post race treats in a fun community atmosphere.

Run the scenic Bewl Water trails around the reservoir in Lamberhurst, Kent, on off road woodland paths and quiet country lanes with lake views. Distances from 10 km to marathon and 50 km ultra make it ideal for every trail runner.

Run through rivers, bluebell woodlands and fields at the Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026 in Fotheringhay. Choose 10 or 20 mile routes, camp onsite and help support Kings Cliffe Active with every entry.

Tackle scenic but hilly forest trails at the Wendover Woods Half Marathon and 10k on 14 June 2026, with a friendly junior run and on the day entries if available. Spectators can enjoy a cafe, forest walks and family activities.

Run through Hertfordshire countryside from 3 Brewers Brewery with 10 km and 5 km options over mostly off road trails, woodland and farm tracks. Finish with a medal, chip timing, a pint and live jazz for a festive post race vibe.

Run the Robertsbridge Midsummer 10k or 5k on 19 June 2026 at Robertsbridge Rec Ground, a friendly community race over a scenic undulating multi terrain course. Finishers get bespoke medals and can refuel with a BBQ and post race bar.

Solstice at the Lakes is a timed trail running event held at Leybourne Lakes Country Park in Kent, featuring 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour race options. Participants can compete solo or in teams (pairs or up to four runners) on a flat, fast,..