Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2026-2027

Join Chase The Sun at Clapham Common on 10 June 2026 for a lively 5K or 10K loop around the park, passing the Bandstand and mostly on footpaths. Enjoy chip timing, a unique themed medal, free race photos and post race goodies.

Two trail races of 10 and 20 miles start from Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay near Peterborough. Routes are marked and marshalled, camping is available, and runners are asked to bring their own cup or water bottle.

Run Sandringham 24 arrives on 12 June 2026 at the Royal Sandringham Estate, featuring a scenic Friday 10K and the headline Run Sandringham 24 with solo, pairs and team entries. Entries close 12 June 2026 and weekend camping is available.

Tackle the Three Shires Way with point to point trail races around Grafham Water, finishing at Marlow Park. Choose the 50 mile ultra or the marathon and enjoy rolling countryside, ancient woodlands and full support for a memorable challenge..

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.

Run the Dunstable Downs Half Marathon, a scenic 21.2 km trail across chalk downland with over 450 m of climbing. Limited to 300 runners, the technical course features aid stations, a finishers medal and a National Trust backdrop.

A circular cross-country event from Baldock offering **26**- and **18**-mile routes across Hertfordshire fields and woodland, with checkpoints, refreshments and route files provided before the event.

Take on the Colworth Marathon Challenge over a three day weekend in North Bedfordshire, where three multi terrain races add up to a full marathon. Enjoy free camping, family entertainment and children's races while choosing one, two or all..

Join Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June for the Cock a doodle Dawdle, a friendly trail event offering distances from 5k up to an ultra. Enjoy farm trails, on site parking and aid at the lap point; bring your own cup.

Run the woods at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 with 10K, half marathon, marathon or 50 km routes over scenic, well marked forest trails. Finishers get a medal and drink, and the event is cupless so bring your own bottle.

Run from 3 Brewers Brewery through Hertfordshire countryside on a mostly off road 10 km or 5 km course featuring trails, woodland and farm tracks. Finish with a medal, a pint and live jazz while supporting local charity Earthworks.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Suffolk Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail races and festival vibes in Ipswich, with a family 3 km, a 10 km and a 24 hour lap event for solos and teams. Enjoy on site camping, live music, refreshments and fun for all ages.

Fen Gallop on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers a flat, scenic run through the Cambridgeshire fens with 10 km and 4 mile options. Friendly for families and walkers, the community event raises funds for Willingham School Association an..

Run the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July with traffic free 10K and 5K through East Herts villages and a free 1K for under 11s. All finishers get a free tee or can choose to have a tree planted to support new school sports facilities.

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail, starting in Wymondham and finishing near Cringleford's twin arched bridge. The route highlights local history and natural scenery.

A 24 hour camping and trail running weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap over mixed terrain. Entries are open for solo runners and teams up to six, and camping at race HQ is included in the entry fee.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Winwick Hall with 5k and 10k distances plus a fun 2k for kids, raising funds for the Bruce Green Foundation. Challenging climbs, great medals, free digital photos and a tea room at race HQ.