Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile single loop ultra on the Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire with a 24 hour cutoff, 1,219 metres of climb and seven aid stations. The runnable country route features live tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal and T shirt.

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

A seven hour lapped trail event on a 5 km loop near Hitchin with a kids mini mile, event village and a virtual option. The format lets participants run or walk as many laps as they choose and some proceeds go to charity.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A measured 10 km held within the private grounds of Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent, featuring timed results, official photography and bespoke finisher medals as part of the British Landmark Series.

A multi-distance out and back run on 19 September 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, featuring 5k to ultra options, regular aid stations, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.

Triple Trail Races on 19 September 2026 at Loddington Farm offers 25 km, 50 km and 100 km routes across Kent's North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way, with on site race village, camping, food vendors and recovery facilities.

A coastal trail marathon and half marathon finishing in Morston on mainly off road paths, with limited entries and a donation to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Timing, checkpoints and first aid are provided along the route.

MacTuffX Watford at Woodside Stadium on 19 September 2026 combines ten Xercises with running in Classic (10 x 400 m) and Double (10 x 800 m) formats, with Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight division.

A marathon and half-marathon along the Ouse Valley Way in Huntingdonshire on 20 September 2026, finishing at Earith on mostly flat grass, gravel and tarmac paths. The races are registered with the Trail Running Association and insured under..

A flat *10 km* trail from Aylsham to Reepham along the Marriott's Way, with five timed start waves, a corporate team option, posted race numbers, bag drop and a free shuttle bus running between start and finish.

A five mile autumn trail run in Mill Green on 24 Sep 2026 with limited entry for over 18s. The event is self sufficient, route is anti-clockwise and a head torch and phone are required.

A backyard ultra at The Waggoners in Welwyn Garden City on 26 to 27 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile (6.71 km) loop each hour until one runner finishes alone. Entry includes drink vouchers and a commemorative glass.

Experience an autumn run through scenic pumpkin fields and farm tracks in Colchester. With 10k, 5k, and 1k distances, this flat off road event features chip timing and a family friendly event village.

Trail running at Billingford Lakes on the Wensum Way with a 5.3 km out-and-back lap, lap-based half and ultra options, on-site aid, included parking, bespoke medals, and a finish coffee and cake.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.

A community charity event on Sunday 27 September 2026 near Grantchester offering chip-timed 10k and 3k courses through farmland, medals for all finishers, trophies, and fundraising for Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

A community run on 27 Sep 2026 with off road routes around Manuden offering 10k, 5k and 1k distances, water stations, medals for finishers and on site parking and registration at the Yew Tree pub.

MacTuffX London on 27 September 2026 stages functional fitness races at Wimbledon with ten Xercises and repeated runs in classic and double distances, offering solo, doubles and relay entries plus a LITE weight division.