Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2026-2027

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A lapped running event at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km multi terrain loop and flexible four or six hour formats. Aid stations each lap, baggage storage at your own risk, bespoke medals and chargeable park parking.

A road event on the Windmill Way in Bury St Edmunds on 16 January 2027 offering distances from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10 km. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

A lap based event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Mass start, aid station every lap, bespoke finisher medals and parking included.

A winter trail 10 km through medieval Lavenham along an old railway line, featuring mixed terrain, mud and shallow streams. All finishers receive a medal and podium trophies are awarded for top finishers.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 48 miles along the Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with GPS tracking, mandatory winter kit, three checkpoints and a shuttle bus option, plus a bespoke wooden medal at the fini..

A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.

A marathon and half marathon on the largely traffic-free Marriott's Way, supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with coach transport available, finisher medals, on-route aid and prizes for top finishers.

A multi distance running festival at High Lodge in Thetford Forest using a 5 km loop with mainly pathway and some trails, on course aid, event medals, and 20% of entries supporting forest upkeep.

A 42-mile trail ultramarathon across historic Essex from Chipping Ongar to St Peter-on-the-Wall, with varied muddy paths, four staffed checkpoints, GPX navigation and compulsory safety kit.

Trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water starting at Brixworth Country Park. Fully marked routes include water stations, medals and prizes, and support local foodbanks.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

A trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon and Ultra Marathon options, lap-based distances and on-course aid. Parking and baggage area are provided.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.