Trail Running calendar near Matlaske 2026-2027

Tunstall Forest East Anglian League on Sunday 18 January offers orienteering across pine and mixed woodland on updated 1:10,000 maps, with courses from beginner to technically demanding. SIAC timing and a scenic Viking Trail setting.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Enjoy a scenic 10K through Lavenham's old railway line, forest trails and quiet rural roads on Sunday 1 Feb 2026. All finishers earn a medal and top three men and women take trophies in this cupless, friendly trail race.

Run a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon along the scenic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme next the Sea on 1 February 2026. Enjoy remote rural paths, on course support and a bespoke wooden finishers medal.

Explore Lincolnshire countryside in the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic 9 mile multi terrain route starting at Rauceby Hall and finishing in South Rauceby. Runner and walker options available though the main race is sold out with a waiting list op..

A guided *16k* trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, group placement by ability, and on‑route tips about the forest and trail running. Parking is charged and a small entry fee applies.

A 50 mile winter walking challenge through northeast Norfolk from West Runton Scout Hut, featuring five checkpoints with food and drink. Entry is limited, with a waiting list and LDWA member priority until December 18.

Run the Marriott's Way Marathon or Half Marathon on 15 Feb 2026 along a scenic, traffic free trail finishing at Aylsham Friendship Hall. Limited to 400 entrants, with course support and 5% of entries donated to East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Celebrate Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary on the traffic free Flitch Way with distances from 5 km to marathon and a 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal, enjoy scenic, lapped trails with aid stations and choose your own loop direction.

Tackle scenic laps through Thetford Forest at High Lodge with distances from 5k to ultra on a rolling 5 km loop. Enjoy aid stations, post race teas and cake, and a community vibe with 20% of entry fees helping forest upkeep.

The High Lodge Half Marathon winds through Thetford Forest on varied trails and sand, offering scenic views and wildlife like fallow deer and wild thyme. Traffic free, manually timed event with finisher medals and podium trophies.

Run scenic trails through Stody Estate woods and rolling fields with 4 km, 8 km and 12 km options, chip timing and eco friendly finishers medals. Support Break and pick up a finisher sports T shirt on the day.

A seven mile self-navigation trail at Waldegraves Holiday Park on 01 Mar 2026. Entry is limited to 150 runners; fees include a £4 bar voucher and results will be posted on essextrailevents.com.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

The Lincoln Marabank Sunday will take place in Burton Waters on Sunday 8 March 2026. You can run 7 hours.

Guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, paced conversationally with groups matched by ability. Explore flat woodland trails, spot wildlife and pick up practical trail running tips with an optional cool down.

A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pacing and group placement by ability. Mostly flat woodland trails, recommended trail shoes, parking charged at £4 and a listed fee of £12.50.

Experience a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at historic Blickling Hall, weaving through mixed road and track for a memorable spring run. The event is sold out but features chip timing, a bespoke medal and supports local sport.

An Easter Sunday community event in Fakenham Town Centre featuring a 5K, a 1K Fun Run and a Toddle’n’Trike for under fives. The race uses a 1K closed road circuit and offers medals, children goodie bags and age category awards.

Run scenic loops through Haughley Park on paths and woodland with distances from 5k to ultra and a choice of bespoke or lucky dip medals. Secure parking and on course support make this ideal for runners of every pace.