Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

A low-key Category A fell race inside the M25 held on 19 June 2026, with multiple climbs around Yardley Valley and a finish on Pole Hill overlooking the Lea Valley. Entry is via SPOND and carries a £5 fee.

Beyond London on 20 June 2026 offers a fully signed trail event in London with a 55 km ultra and a 25 km route along the Capital Ring, GPX files, feed stations, chip timing and medical support.

Timed trail races on a 2.5 km loop at Leybourne Lakes on 20–21 June 2026, offering 6h, 12h and 24h formats for solo runners and relays. Official timing, live lap updates, medals and on-site medical support.

A lapped ultramarathon on a 10.15 mile mostly off-road loop around Maldon, with 101.5, 50.75 and 30.45 mile options, chip timing, checkpoints and compulsory kit requirements.

Castle Bytham 5K is a 5 kilometre off‑road trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside on 20 Jun 2026 as part of the Midsummer Festival. The course uses grassy trails and farm tracks, allows dogs on short non retractable leads, and welco..

A 24 hour lap event near Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes offering individual and team entries, junior options and camping. Facilities include showers, marquees, free drinks and snacks, with hot food available on site.

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon at Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026 featuring 450 m of ascent, marked trails, two aid stations, route downloads, and a 250 runner limit.

Circular cross country event from Baldock offering 26 and 18 mile routes across grassland, fields and woodland with checkpoint refreshments and a finish certificate. Minimum age 14 and entries close 13 June or when the 175 limit is reached.

Trail races in Trent Country Park, Enfield offering 2 km, 4.5 km and 10 km distances. The senior race is chip timed and run under UKA rules while junior and fun races have additional marshals.

A single lap fully off road 10K trail through Panshanger Park on 21 June 2026, passing a 500 year old oak, the Queen’s Wood and the Mimram River. The event includes chip timing, a sustainable finisher’s medal and a Family Fun Run.

A muddy 5k at Trinity Park, Ipswich on 21 June 2026 organised by Cancer Research UK. The fairly flat showground course uses grass and paths and includes obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Minimum fundraising target £50.

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

An easy paced 5 km trail run through Wyken Vineyards and the surrounding countryside, followed by wood fired flatbreads, locally roasted coffee and music in the vineyard courtyard. In person event for ages 18+ with free parking and limited..

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

A 24 hour running challenge at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams of up to 12 complete laps of an 8 km countryside route. Charity and standard entry options are available and funds support work to end homelessness in Es..

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A 5 km off-road fun run and walk at Therfield Heath, Royston, held over two laps to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust; entry fees are £12 for under-18s and £18 for adults and places are capped at 700.

Aldbury 5 is an off road race of 5.3 miles around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with a donation from each entry to the National Trust. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runners.