Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

Join Chase The Sun at Clapham Common on 10 June 2026 for a lively 5K or 10K loop around the park, passing the Bandstand and mostly on footpaths. Enjoy chip timing, a unique themed medal, free race photos and post race goodies.

A 10K held within Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026, combining trail and road sections with chip timing, a finisher medal and a water station at about 5 km. Runners must be 16 or older and the event follows UK Athletics rules.

Two trail races of 10 and 20 miles start from Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay near Peterborough. Routes are marked and marshalled, camping is available, and runners are asked to bring their own cup or water bottle.

Scenic off road trail running around Bewl Water in Kent, with forest paths, open countryside and lake views. Choose 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon or 50km Ultra, starting and finishing at the Visitor Centre with chip timing and checkpoints.

A London trail and ultra event on 20 June 2026 offering 55 km and 25 km Capital Ring routes. Fully waymarked routes include GPX files, feed stations, medical support and a finish in Richmond upon Thames.

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

A 21.2 km trail race across the National Trust's Dunstable Downs with about 450 m of ascent, waymarked routes and on course aid. Entry is limited to 300 runners with a 4 hour time limit.

A circular cross-country event from Baldock offering **26**- and **18**-mile routes across Hertfordshire fields and woodland, with checkpoints, refreshments and route files provided before the event.

Three races at Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire combine to marathon distance: a 5-mile family run, an 8.1-mile trail and a 13.1-mile half. The event lists free camping and on-site family entertainment.

Join Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June for the Cock a doodle Dawdle, a friendly trail event offering distances from 5k up to an ultra. Enjoy farm trails, on site parking and aid at the lap point; bring your own cup.

A multi terrain trail event at 3 Brewers Brewery on 28 June 2026 offering 10 km and a new 5 km option, with a medal, a pint cup and a free beer or non alcoholic drink for every finisher.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Suffolk Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail races and festival vibes in Ipswich, with a family 3 km, a 10 km and a 24 hour lap event for solos and teams. Enjoy on site camping, live music, refreshments and fun for all ages.

A chip timed multi terrain event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire offering a 10 km route and a 4 mile option on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Walkers can enter without timing and proceeds support local charities.

Run the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July with traffic free 10K and 5K through East Herts villages and a free 1K for under 11s. All finishers get a free tee or can choose to have a tree planted to support new school sports facilities.

A multi terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July, part of the Northants 5K Series. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual entry option is available for those who cannot attend in person.

A Mid Suffolk LDWA event on 11 July 2026 offering three waymarked routes of 13.5, 23 and 31.5 miles along the River Rat with checkpoints, refreshments and 10 historic churches on the longest course.

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

A guided 18 mile trail run from Wymondham to just past Cringleford on the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail, combining local history, guided commentary and aid stations every six miles, with a portion of the entry fee donated to Norfolk Tr..