Trail Running calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027

A 21.2 km trail half marathon on the National Trust's Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, featuring 450 m of ascent, two on-route aid stations and fully marked trails with GPX support.

Community running event in Hawkhurst on 21 June 2026 offering 10k, 5k and a free junior race on a multi terrain undulating course, with finish line cake, a bespoke medal and funds raised for local community projects.

Circular countryside routes of 26 miles and 18 miles around Baldock in Hertfordshire, with checkpoints, refreshments and a light finish meal. Entries close 13 June or when the 175 place limit is reached.

A trail running event set inside Trent Country Park, Enfield, with wooded paths, grassy sections and some hills. Races include a 10 km senior race, a 4.5 km junior race and a 2 km kids fun run.

A scenic off road 10 km trail at Panshanger Park with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal; proceeds support local charities and a family fun run is included.

A 5k obstacle event at Trinity Park, Ipswich on 21 June 2026 that raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The grassy, fairly flat showground course features climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles and uses staggered wave starts.

Race two of the 2026 Trifarm trail series, this 10K summer run is over 95% off-road on public paths. Starting near a humpback bridge at Trifarm in Boreham, the anticlockwise course finishes with a lap around the lake.

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra, on-site parking, an aid station at the lap point, baggage storage and a bespoke finishers' medal.

Experience a scenic 10km mixed terrain run through the trails and woodland of Hatfield. Starting and finishing at the 3 Brewers Brewery, participants enjoy chip timing and a complimentary drink at the finish line.

Scenic 5K and multi terrain 10K courses run through Wrest Park and neighbouring farmland, plus children's fun races. The volunteer organised event offers medals, prizes and shares profits with local village groups.

A community 5 km off-road fun run and walk on Therfield Heath, Royston, run over two undulating laps on grass and trails, raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust with a 700-place entry limit.

A 5.3 mile marshalled trail race around Ashridge Woods on 28 June 2026, starting and finishing at The Recreation Ground, Stocks Road, Albury. Entry fees vary for affiliated and non affiliated runners.

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 ten leg team relay along The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails covering 86.5 miles. The off road, hilly route finishes in Marlborough and teams compete for the shortest total time with rules on leg composition.

A guided 10K group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace and aimed at runners moving from road to trails. The event includes mostly flat woodland paths, a two hour allowance, parking charge of £4 and a £12..

A charity 5k obstacle run at Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mainly grassy course while raising funds for cancer research. Wave starts, on-site refreshments and toilets are provided.

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.

Forest Five Series Race 2 is a one mile forest race on 04 July 2026, part of a three race series started in 2009 to fund the Orion Harriers clubhouse. The event includes age category and team trophies.

A 5k obstacle event at Mote Park on 4 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and slides around the lake. The event has a £50 fundraising minimum and is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs.