Trail Running calendar near Ludham 2026-2027

A 50 km ultra on 12 September 2026 following the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, passing Roman sites and South Norfolk villages. Limited to 250 places and licensed by the Trail Runners Association.

A point to point 50K trail race along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh on 12 September 2026 with aid stations and a 9 hour limit.

Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.

The Dedham Run on 13 September 2026 features a 10K road race, a new 10K trail run and a 3K fun run through rural Essex, supporting Dedham Primary School with water stations, race-number collection at The Duchy Field and on-site refreshments..

Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.

A multi-distance out and back run on 19 September 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, featuring 5k to ultra options, regular aid stations, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.

Trail marathon and half marathon along the Norfolk Coast Path from Holme next the Sea and Burnham Overy Staithe to Morston with on course aid and timed cut offs.

A 10 km trail race along the Marriott's Way from Aylsham to Reepham, mainly off road with countryside views. Five start waves run at ten minute intervals; entrants receive a bespoke medal and vest and support services include bag drop and s..

A guided 10k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest that combines trail running with local forest facts and practical tips. It is led at a conversational pace in ability groups, with mostly flat terrain and a couple of small hills.

Free 5K social group run in Brandon on footpaths, tracks and pavements, passing local heritage sites; under 16s must be accompanied and places are limited to 25 runners.

An autumn running event at Foxes Farm, Colchester on 27 September 2026 offering 10K, 5K and a 1K family dash over traffic-free farm tracks and past pumpkin fields, with chip timing, medals and an event village.

Trail running at Billingford Lakes on 27 Sept 2026 using a 5.3 km out-and-back loop on mixed surfaces. Parking and a base-camp aid station are provided; the event is cupless and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.

Rural chip timed 10k and 3k near Grantchester supporting Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with medals, trophies and on site health services.

A charity 5 mile off road trail race through Cawston Park in Norfolk, chip timed and marshalled, raising funds for Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue with on site parking and refreshments.

Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.

A chip timed, multi terrain 5 mile race on 4 October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, with prizes and a finishers memento. Junior fun runs of 1 km and 2 km are included with medals for all junior finishers.

Coastal and heathland 18 or 26 mile routes from Walberswick Village Hall around Minsmere and Dunwich with checkpoints, food, and a finisher certificate.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.

Flat trail races at Dunwich on 10 October 2026 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra across forest, moorland, grass and beach terrain.