Trail Running calendar near Lowestoft 2026-2027

A 30th anniversary road marathon organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low traffic roads in North Essex. The event supports local charities, forms part of the Essex championships and limits entries to 500.

A road marathon and half marathon based at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using measured routes with aid stations every 10 km. Entries include parking and a bespoke finisher medal; the event is cupless so bring your own bottle..

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A coastal point-to-point trail event in Suffolk and Essex offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options with GPS tracking, regular checkpoints and a mandatory kit list. Routes run mostly on soft dirt trail through protected landscapes.

Trail races over 10 and 5 miles at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026, using farm tracks and woodland trails. Marshals, water stations, parking and finish-line facilities are provided; transfers allowed before the deadline.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

A fully guided 36 miles along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. This non competitive, social paced event features stocked aid stations, a bespoke wooden medal and a supplied kit list.

A UKA permitted trail race of approximately 5 miles on Galleywood Common on 20 May 2026. The course uses a written route description with no markings or marshals; dogs are not permitted and minimum age is 16.

A 10k trail event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava-guided competitive run and a relaxed hike option. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; a £2 levy applies to non-TRA/EA members.

Angles Way Ultra is a 100k trail race from Diss to Great Yarmouth along the Waveney valley and Norfolk/Suffolk broads. The waymarked course is mostly flat and includes eight checkpoints, one drop bag point, coach transport and a finishers m..

Trail and coastal running from Chelmsford to Tollesbury with half and full marathon options, regular aid stations and a bag transfer service. Toilets are available at key points and the event operates a cupless water policy.

A self-navigation trail race at the Green Man in Toppesfield on 24 May 2026 offering approx 10 miles and 6.2 miles. The event follows UK Athletics rules, uses a written route description and has limited parking.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where competitors run a 4.167 miles loop every hour until one runner completes an extra loop. Chip timing, a £1000 prize for the winner, and six- and twelve-hour entry options are available.

A narrative, self‑navigated trail race of about 7 miles at the Chignal Fete on 06 June 2026, held under UK Athletics rules with a written route description and no course markings.

A country running event in Suffolk that passes through Ousden and uses road and trail routes. Distances offered: 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra, with aid stations every 10k and parking included.

A coastal running event on Margate Main Sands following ten bays across sand, promenade and cliff tops. Two distance options are available: approximately 15 miles or a 4Bay 10k held at low tide with coastal stacks and arches.

A scenic 10 km route around Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026 with chip timing, a bespoke finish medal and event photography. The mixed terrain course is marshalled and signposted and features a water station at about 5 km; in ear headphon..

A 24 hour trail race around Sandringham Estate with solo and team entries, camping and an event village. The weekend includes a five mile lap format, a children’s one mile fun run, timing, medical support and on-site facilities.