Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoint..

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

A guided trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills covering about 13 miles with 300 m of ascent, group-led by qualified run leaders and including a refreshment point, finisher's medal and Trees not Tees certificate.

Trail running at Harrold-Odell Country Park in Bedfordshire on 13 March 2027 with 25km and 50km options. Early bird and standard entry fees are published and the event is organised by Thunder Races.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra distances with lap-based courses, water at the lap point, secure parking and a bespoke finisher medal. The event is cupless so bring a refillable cup or bottle.

A circular walking and running event around Sevenoaks on 14 March 2027 with three routes of 30, 20 and 14 miles, indoor checkpoints and hot food at the finish. Entry limit 225 and entries run from 1 Oct 2026 to 2 Mar 2027.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

London Lea Valley Ultra 2027 is an ultramarathon organised by London based Camino Ultra on 20 March 2027 in London E15 2HB. The race is part of Camino Ultra's programme which also includes coaching and training resources.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.

Inflatable 5K returns to Huntingdon with giant inflatable obstacles, music zones and multiple distances to choose from. Distances include 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, with a finisher's medal, on-course water and event photography.

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A guided trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, including parts of the Ridgeway and Wendover Woods. English Athletics qualified leaders provide navigation and support, with refreshment stops and a wooden finisher's medal.

A scenic 10k trail race through the Nene Valley on Sunday 18 April 2027, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. Entry is via SiEntries with a £22 fee and a minimum age of 16.

An inflatable obstacle course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with multiple inflatables, five music zones and a finisher medal. No timing and family friendly.

A multi distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on scenic measured routes. Aid stations are placed every 10k and the event is cupless so runners use their own bottles.

A marked 100 mile point-to-point race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford, with a 30 hour cut-off, at least twelve aid stations and mandatory kit. Pacers allowed from mile 51 and entries open 31 May 2026.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.