Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2026-2027

A 20 mile looped trail race on 4 October 2026 that starts and finishes inside Landguard Fort. The marked route crosses two nature reserves, two estuaries and the Port, includes three aid stations, a drop bag service and a six hour cut-off.

Run the Cawston Trail Race, a 5 mile off road charity route through scenic Cawston Park to support Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue. Forest trails, chip timing, prizes for podium finishers and a finisher memento with on site refreshments.

Take on the Kent Downs Ultra with 50 km, 25 km or 10 km looped routes through scenic North Downs past Leeds Castle. Staffed aid stations, a picnic at halfway and on site camping make this a perfect weekend challenge.

Suffolk Coastal Trail Run in Dunwich offers four distances across forest, moorland, grass and beach on a surprisingly fast, flat Endurancelife course. Enjoy marked routes, electronic timing, a finishers medal and coastal scenery.

Run a scenic circular half marathon through Thetford Forest, on forest trails, hard packed sand and grassy paths with wildlife all around. Traffic free and cupless, the 13.1 mile event is manually timed and awards medals and photos.

Join the Grafham Water Trail Races on 11 October 2026 with 10k and half marathon routes from Marlow Park around the reservoir on fully marked trails. Enjoy scenic water views, marshalled support and a finishers medal for all.

Take on the West Acre Wild 10K in Westacre, Norfolk, an off road autumn run along undulating bridleways and woodland with optional obstacles and a ford crossing near the finish. Dogs are welcome and all finishers receive a bespoke Stag meda..

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, Saturday 31 October 2026, is a single loop trail from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and the Ridgeway with about 800 m of climbing. A UTMB index event ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic winter trails..

Join a devilish 6.66 km Halloween trail at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow on 31 October, a fun fancy dress event rather than a race. Limited to 50 places, finishers get a medal, drink and costume prizes and a GPX route is provided.

Tunnel Vision is a 5 mile out and back that sends runners through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Pick a Night or Dawn run, earn interlocking medals and support local foodbanks.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

A trail half marathon in Leighton Buzzard on 7 November 2026, the Dirt Half Challenge follows towpaths, woodland and Greensand Ridge sections with marshals and first aid support and parking options at the school and nearby train station.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Two winter ultramarathons along the Weavers' Way finish at Cromer Pier, offering 50 km from Stalham or 100 km from Great Yarmouth. GPX navigation is required, entries are limited, and strict time limits apply.

Take on the North Chilterns 50K, a scenic trail ultra from Putteridge Bury that explores Lilley, Pegsdon and Barton Hills with rolling climbs and waymarked trails. Expect stunning views, friendly aid stations and a lively country house fini..

Trail running in the Suffolk AONB near Wantisden Hall on 28 November 2026 with routes of 9 km, 16 km or 23 km on mostly flat forest and gravel trails. Longer routes have two outposts, and the event offers free parking and timed results.

New winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026, the St Edmund Way Ultra covers 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Expect remote winter terrain, tracker support and strict mandatory kit for a true long distance challenge.