Trail Running calendar near Newmarket 2026-2027

A circular half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on a well signed 13.1 mile course featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing and trophies for top finishers.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options. Family friendly with medals, music zones, a midway water station and on site food vendors.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum in Kent on 18 October 2026, with traffic-free forest trails, downloadable GPX maps, medals, free photos and limited free parking.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames. The route mixes riverside trails and road sections, includes five aid stations, mandatory kit checks and real time GPS tracking.

A 30 mile out and back ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire Essex border, mostly flat grassy and gravel trail with checkpoints every 5 miles, electronic timing, medals for finishers and trophies for top three..

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

A timed, self supported anticlockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. The mostly coastal route includes sea wall, grass and gravel paths, a 10k pub check point and a four hour cut off.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

An off-road event south of Canterbury offering marathon and half marathon routes across scenic trails and country lanes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, OpenTracking and Event HQ facilities are provided.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

Essex Walker offers a 26 miles figure of 8 route and an 18 miles variant on footpaths and bridleways around Blackmore. It is part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge and includes checkpoints, refreshments, and a finishers certificate.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

A single-loop **50K** trail race from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and along The Ridgeway, featuring 800 m of ascent, fully marked navigation, three full aid stations and a 9-hour cutoff.