Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2025-2026

Join The Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire with trails, paths and a muddy hill to conquer. Choose 5 km to 15 km routes and collect a custom finisher medal amid scenic parkland.

Night street orienteering in Chelmsford as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series. Use MapRun or printed waterproof maps to tackle Long or Short courses through roads, paths and parks under torchlight for series points.

Take on the undulating OMG One Mile 2 Go trail at Bawsey Country Park on 24 Jan 2026, with lap based half and ultra options and a friendly field limited to 100. Bring your own bottle for cupless refills and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Lavenham Old Railway 10k, a scenic course through countryside, woodland and the old railway line. Medal for all finishers and podium trophies for top places; cupless event with water refills.

Tackle the 48 mile Peddars Way Ultra from Knettishall Heath to Holme on the Norfolk coast along mostly flat, waymarked country trails. GPS tracking, aid stations and an optional shuttle make this a supported, atmospheric long run.

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 8 February 2026, following scenic woodland tracks and gentle hills. Run at a conversational pace with groups, enjoy trail tips from guides, and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Challenge yourself on the Winter Poppyline, a scenic 50 mile winter walk along the north Norfolk coast from West Runton. Complete the route in 22.5 hours, enjoy staffed checkpoints with hot food and drinks and qualify for the LDWA Hunnypot..

Run the Marriott's Way Marathon or Half Marathon on 15 Feb 2026 along a traffic free, scenic trail between Norwich and Aylsham. Friendly marshals, a unique finisher medal and a portion of each entry support East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Run the traffic free Flitch Way on two 5.3 km marked loops, choosing distances from 5K to marathon or a timed 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal and enjoy lap aid station support at this cupless event so bring your own cup.

The Phoenix Running - Greater London will take place in Greater London on Sunday 15 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 28 miles.

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Take on the scenic 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra from Chipping Ongar to the St Peter on the Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea, finishing along a raised sea wall. Expect muddy, changeable terrain with checkpoint support and live tracking.

Join the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park on 22 Feb 2026 for a scenic yet testing single lap trail with hills, mud and fields. Expect a bespoke medal, free photos and competitive wave starts.

Run scenic loops at Thetford Festival of Running on 22 Feb 2026 in Thetford Forest, with distances from 5k to ultra and a friendly cap of 300 runners. Enjoy on course refills and post run tea while 20% of fees help care for the woodland.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

Experience scenic trail running around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon distances on 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park. Expect rolling trails, village views and marshaled support for an enjoyable spring challenge.