Trail Running calendar near Lowestoft 2025-2026

The Windmill Way Wander, organized by Zig Zag Running, is a versatile road running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, all following the scenic Windmill W..

The OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run, organized by ZigZag Running, takes place at Bawsey Country Park, located on the B1145 between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. This trail event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, catering to both..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail run held in the historic medieval village of Lavenham, Suffolk. The course covers 10 kilometers of mixed terrain, including footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams, and quiet rural roads, following the old disused railway line. This multi-terrain route offer..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The cou..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

The ZigZag - Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon. This intimate event offers multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, all run on a mainly flat 5km loop course through pathways, trails, and woodland wit..

The High Lodge Half Marathon - Spring is a scenic trail running event held in Thetford Forest, known for its wildlife including fallow deer and wild thyme. This circular half marathon course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a multi-terrain challenge s..

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event..

The Haughley Festival of Running is an annual event held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offering a range of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, the festival provides an intimate and self-contained setting with exclus..

The Other Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, coinciding with the London Marathon day. It offers multiple distance options: 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic, and mildly undulat..

The Holy Trail Festival of Running, organized by Boghopper Races Ltd, is a new trail running event held at Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Scheduled for May 9, 2026, it offers three distances: a 50-mile circular route with a 15-hour limit, a 50 km course, and a full trail ma..

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic Kirtling Route, which is fully on road and mildly undulating, while the half marathon uses the Windmill Route, both featuring quiet roads. The..

The Halstead & Essex Marathon, held annually in North Essex, celebrates its 30th year in 2026. Established in 1995, the event is hosted by Halstead Road Runners and attracts runners from across the UK. The marathon course features scenic, low-traffic roads through rolling hills, woods, and farmlands..

The Five Rivers Ultra is a scenic ultra-endurance running event held along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline, finishing in Harwich, Suffolk. It offers three distance options: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 50 km, all featuring generous cut-off times. The point-to-point course traverses beau..

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event held in Purleigh, Chelmsford, England. This marathon offers a scenic course that takes participants along canals, over waterfalls, through vineyards, woodland, and coastal saltmarshes. The race starts early on a summer evening and continues into the n..

The Suffolk Back Yard Ultra is a highly competitive endurance running event held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner completes a loop within the hour time limit. The course is flat, wide, and scenic, f..

The Valley of the Owls Run is a multi-distance running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The scenic course passes through the village of Ousden, known as the Valley of the Owls, featuring some of England’s oldest roads and beautiful countryside. Runners can choose..

The Run Sandringham 10K will take place in Norfolk on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Summer Solstice Challenge in Colchester is a unique running event held at the scenic Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre. Taking place on the longest day of the year, participants run laps of just over 5k on off-road paths around the reservoir, enjoying beautiful countryside views and abundant wi..

Fen Gallop 2026 is a scenic running event held in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, featuring flat, multi-terrain courses along country roads, footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can choose between a 10K race or a shorter 4-mile option, both offering chip timing. The event welcomes runners aged 15 and..