Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

Event Overview The Running Tribe Races take place on two types of courses in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Courses 1, 2, and 3 are based at Chalfont Park Sports Club, while Courses 4, 5, and 6 are based at the Chalfont St. Peter Commu..

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.

A one lap, off road 10k at Hadleigh Country Park featuring hilly, muddy trails and kissing gates. The event includes an elite wave, route marshals, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.

Take on a scenic spring half marathon through the heart of Thetford Forest. The traffic-free course features hard-packed trails suitable for road and trail runners. All finishers receive a medal.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

The Mersea Mix is a 7-mile self-navigation trail race on Mersea Island. Runners follow a written description on an unmarked course, starting at individual times. Entry includes a voucher for the venue's bar.

This event offers three distances—50 km, 25 km, and 10 km—through the scenic Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Amersham. It supports the charity Humanity Direct, with free entry available for fundraisers. The route explores villages..

This trail running event in Bedfordshire offers 25km and 50km distances through scenic, runnable terrain. It's a UTMB Index event, starting from Harrold. Finishers receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.

Explore the trails of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 10km run near Berkhamsted. Run leaders provide tips and historical insights on a route past castle ruins. The event starts and finishes at Berkhamsted Football Club with easy rail acce..

Run a fast, flat race on the scenic Thames Path. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10km distances on this out and back route. The event offers stocked checkpoints and medical support along the course.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

This 10K course explores the Kent countryside, mixing roads and trails along the River Darent. Runners start at Heathside Sports Ground and finish with a bespoke medal. The village hall offers facilities, and marshals guide the way on roads..

A self-navigation trail run near Hullbridge, with 10-mile and 6.3-mile options. Navigate using a written route description on an unmarked course. The race starts from The Smugglers Den pub, where your entry includes a bar voucher.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Explore new scenic routes on the North Downs and Greensand Ridge in West Kent. This walking and running event offers three distances with indoor checkpoints providing refreshments. Now in its 49th year, it finishes with hot food at West Hea..

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra options, lap-based heavy half and ultra formats, on-site parking, aid station at the lap point, baggage area and a bespoke or lucky dip finisher medal.

Explore the miles of woodland trails at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on this guided 10 km group run. The event focuses on a conversational pace and enjoying the scenery over racing. The mostly flat terrain makes it accessible for those new..