Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2026-2027

A *10 km* trail run on 23 August 2026 over the original, mostly anti-clockwise course. Entry includes a limited edition event T-shirt and finishers’ coffee and cake; race numbers and mobile phone ICE are required.

A trail half marathon across the Dunstable Downs on 23 August 2026, starting from Creasey Park in Dunstable. The self navigated route includes checkpoints, guide runners and a GPX file and offers on site facilities and a finisher medal.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

A six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an approximate 5.45 km loop and 71 m elevation per lap. Runners choose how many laps to complete and finishers receive a custom medal.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 at Barkers Lane features ten Xercises and ten runs (400m or 800m) with Solo, Doubles and Relay entry options; a LITE weight division and a detailed leaderboard are available.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

A muddy obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex, offering 5 km and 1.5 km routes with mud, foam and achievable obstacles. Facilities include wash-downs, changing rooms and a finisher medal.

Mud Tribe Sisters is a women-only obstacle event in Brentwood, Essex offering a 5 km course and a 1.5 km option for younger participants. It is non-competitive with no chip timing and includes a finisher medal and hot wash-down.

A coastal 7k beach race from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back on 5 September 2026, organised with local club support. The event features individual and team prizes, on-site refreshments, and a live results feed.

Scenic charity trail event from Great Ponton near Grantham, with routes across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads toward the Vale of Belvoir. Distances range from 10 km to 26.4 miles and include refreshments and village hospitali..

An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.

A measured, mostly off road 10 km on the Flitch Way with chip timing, kilometre markers and finisher T shirt and medal. The event raises funds for the Village Hall and includes a one mile family fun run.

A mostly off road 10 km trail run at Trifarm on 09 Sep 2026, the second race in a four event series. The clockwise loop uses public footpaths and bridleways and includes on site parking, a finish water tap and championship points.

A 50 km ultramarathon from Diss to Norwich along the Boudicca Way, limited to 250 entrants with a 10 hour time limit. Entry includes checkpoints, GPS tracking, first aid, a medal and a light meal at the finish.

A multi distance event along the Thames Towpath from Putney Bridge to Henley, with rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and medical support. Options include solo or team entries and a weekend festival of related walks.

A 50 km point to point trail along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh, passing Southwold, Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. The fully marked course has four aid stations, a GPX route file and a nine hour time limit.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.

A charity ultramarathon along the Essex riverside on 12 September 2026, offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes with marked trails, medical cover and checkpoints. Proceeds support Prostate Cancer UK.