Trail Running calendar near Newmarket 2026-2027

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

Take part in the inaugural Holy Trail Ultra Festival in Lowestoft on 9 May 2026 for scenic, well supported trail running. Choose 50 mile or 50 km distances, enjoy checkpoints, hot finish food and a unique medal in an inclusive festival.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park on 9 and 10 May 2026 offers a lively two day trail weekend with an evening 10k, a half marathon and a looped 25k plus the Quest for the Golden Carrot. Enjoy festival vibes, free camping and medals.

Run along the Thames Path at Runnymede for a scenic 10k, half marathon or marathon on 9 May 2026, with marshalled, well marked out and back laps and GPX support. All finishers earn a bespoke Magna Carta medal and top runners win prizes.

Join the 5k Run for Wildlife at Banham Zoo, a mostly flat route through parkland with a lap inside the zoo past giraffes, penguins and more. Entry includes full day zoo access and a finisher medal for a wild day of running.

Enjoy a scenic marathon through North Essex rolling hills, woods and farmland on low traffic roads this May. Celebrate the race's 30th year with just 500 places available for an intimate, well organised running experience.

Shires and Spires at Naseby Village Hall on 10 May 2026 offers five circular distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country lanes. GPS files, checkpoints and live tracking provide support for casual runners and ultra..

Join Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon in Bury St Edmunds on 10 May 2026 for scenic, mildly undulating on road routes through Suffolk countryside. Small field, aid stations and included parking make for a friendly, focused race day.

Run the Oliver Fisher 10k or 5k at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 and help fund the Special Care Baby Trust supporting Medway neonatal unit. Enjoy scenic off road trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

Take on the Greenway Challenge on 10 May 2026 in Letchworth Garden City, a scenic self guided 13 mile loop around the Garden City Greenway. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, post run treats and help raise funds for GRIT.

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

Join the Dinton 5km and 10km Summer Series at scenic Dinton Pastures for four monthly, flat off road laps from May to August. Family friendly with a 2 km kids race, medals, water and post race treats including an ice cream van.

Five Rivers Ultra is a scenic point to point coastal ultramarathon in North Essex and South Suffolk offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km routes with sweeping estuary views. Flat and fast underfoot, it finishes in Harwich.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

Join the Deddington Four Farms Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 for 5k and 10k routes around the picturesque parish of Deddington. Open to experienced runners, fun runners and families, it is a friendly event supporting local charities.

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.