Trail Running calendar near Needham Market 2026-2027

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, with downloadable route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and limited free parking.

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

A Halloween-themed night run at Irchester Country Park offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free event photos and Halloween-themed chocolates.

A single-loop 50K trail ultramarathon in the Chilterns on 31 October 2026, starting and finishing in Berkhamsted with marked navigation, three aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

Join a devilish 6.66 km Halloween trail at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow on 31 October, a fun fancy dress event rather than a race. Limited to 50 places, finishers get a medal, drink and costume prizes and a GPX route is provided.

Run the Wendover Woods Marathon, Half, 10k or Junior 1k through autumnal forest trails. Expect a scenic but hilly multi terrain challenge with bespoke medals, free photos and on site facilities.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

A November trail half marathon around Leighton Buzzard featuring canal towpaths, woodland, ridge trails and a boggy flood plain. The course passes Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, the Grand Union Canal and Rushmere Country Park with on-course mar..

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Two winter ultramarathons along the Weavers' Way finish at Cromer Pier, offering 50 km from Stalham or 100 km from Great Yarmouth. GPX navigation is required, entries are limited, and strict time limits apply.

A 10 km and 1 km event held inside Henham Park on light trail terrain, with chip timing for the 10 km and bespoke medals for all finishers. Charity entry options, race T-shirts, posted race numbers, and on-site toilets, refreshments and fre..

A 50 km trail race based at Putteridge Bury across North Chiltern ridgelines with several viewpoints, three staffed aid stations and a fully marked route; GPX is available and a mandatory kit list applies.

Take on the Kingston 10k on 22 November 2026, a lively road race that winds through Kingston streets and along the river towpath. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and goodie bag, and support Kingston Hospital Charity.

Trail running in the Suffolk AONB near Wantisden Hall on 28 November 2026 with routes of 9 km, 16 km or 23 km on mostly flat forest and gravel trails. Longer routes have two outposts, and the event offers free parking and timed results.

New winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026, the St Edmund Way Ultra covers 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Expect remote winter terrain, tracker support and strict mandatory kit for a true long distance challenge.

A 10 mile loop around Grafham Water with both a trail run and a canicross option. The route starts on the dam and passes woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay; camping and dormitory accommodation are available.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough on 6 Dec 2026 invites runners to tackle multi terrain 5.3 km laps through forest, with distances from 5k to ultra in 4 or 6 hour formats. Aid at HQ and a bespoke finisher medal add a festive touc..

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.