Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2026-2027

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..

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.

Experience a chip timed multi terrain race through the picturesque country roads and bridleways of Willingham. Choose between 10km and 4 mile routes followed by fun races for children at the local recreation ground.

Community road races of 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km youth race at Jobbers Wood near Much Hadham on 5 July 2026. Organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School as a fundraiser with chip timing, finisher T shirts and age group trophies.

Ware Festival of Running on Sunday 5 July 2026 features a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation. All proceeds support the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Part of the Northants 5K Series, Race 4 runs in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July 2026 over multi terrain through an ancient woodland. Finishers receive a bespoke 5K medal and a virtual entry option is available.

Experience an obstacle course weekend at the historic Belvoir Castle featuring Sprint, Super, and Beast distances. Tackle hills and woodland trails with over 30 obstacles available across a variety of race formats.

A 24 hour multi terrain relay or solo race near Romford where competitors run repeated 5.75 mile laps in teams of two to eight, with one runner on course per team; camping and event services are available on site.

LDWA Norfolk & Suffolk's Rodent Wriggle offers three scenic routes (13.5, 23 and 31.5 miles) from Needham Market Community Centre with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher's certificate; entries are limited and must be prebooked.

A timed endurance run in Thetford Forest. Run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a scenic looped course. Free camping is available on-site.

Join a social guided trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills led by expert instructors. This non competitive 10k event features technique coaching and group runs for all abilities starting from Aldbury.

MacTuffX Peterborough offers a unique interval based competition for adults. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring 400m and 800m repetitions for a focused fitness test.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

Join this multi-distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a lap-based course with straightforward logistics and a finishers medal for all participants.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett’s Country Long Distance Trail, starting in Wymondham and finishing just past Cringleford’s historic twin arched bridge. The event emphasises history, nature and wildlife.