Trail Running calendar near Newmarket 2025-2026

The OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run, organized by ZigZag Running, takes place at Bawsey Country Park, located on the B1145 between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. This trail event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, catering to both..

Organized by RunThrough UK, Windsor Trail Run takes place at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, with a backdrop of Windsor Castle. Held on Sunday 25 January 2026, the event offers a flat, scenic trail course suitable for both 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners enjoy well-marked trails, steady elevati..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The cou..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail run held in the historic medieval village of Lavenham, Suffolk. The course covers 10 kilometers of mixed terrain, including footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams, and quiet rural roads, following the old disused railway line. This multi-terrain route offer..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..

Big Bear Events' Squirrel Challenge happens at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB (Welton Road). The format centers on a 3.3-mile off-road loop, largely on new crushed-stone paths (about 80% runnable) with the final route to be decided in autumn to incorporate new park sections. In a 6-hour window, par..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

Winter Trail Run is the fourth edition of the Trail Run at Gatton Park, near Redhill/Reigate, RH2 0TW. The event offers a 5K multi-terrain loop around the scenic Gatton Park and you can choose to run one or two loops for 5K or 10K. The atmosphere is friendly and social, with a dedicated Canicross ev..

Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning, sell-out trail running event at Hadleigh Country Park in Essex. The 10-kilometre single-loop course blends footpaths, fields and off-road trails with an undulating, hilly profile and plenty of mud, set against views of Hadleigh Castle. The GPS-marked, multi-t..

Zig Zag’s Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon (IP27 0AF). Runners choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra, all on a largely flat loop through the forest with a small section of trails and woodland (final route to be confirmed). The ev..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 42-mile trail ultra marathon held in Essex, England, following an ancient pilgrimage route from Chipping Ongar to the historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The course traverses scenic countryside, historic churches, and varied terrain inclu..

North Downs Ridge 50k Ultra, organized by Freedom Racing, runs along the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking to Guildford and back, incorporating a Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. The 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon features about 2,986 feet of ascent, fully signed..

The Thursley Common 10km is a scenic trail run held at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest heathland areas in the region. Covering 10 kilometers, this event is ideal for trail running beginners and those seeking a flat, accessible course. Participants explore diverse lands..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..

Pitsford Water Trail Races, run by Race Harborough, are held from Brixworth Country Park in Northamptonshire. The event features two trail distances: 10k and a Half Marathon. The half route travels through Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell before returning along Pitsford Water, while..

Stody Estate Trail Run offers exclusive access to the private Stody Estate near Holt, North Norfolk, inviting runners to trade roads for woodland and open-field trails with a couple of challenging inclines. The event features three distances—4k, 8k, and 12k—through the estate and surrounding country..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Spring is a circular trail race set in Thetford Forest, offering a friendly atmosphere for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. The multi-terrain course loops through hard-packed trails, forest paths, sandy sections, and grassy footpaths, with wildlife such as fallow..

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

6th Hannington Hike, an LDWA challenge by the BBN group, starts at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Northamptonshire. It offers two distances, 26.6 and 15.5 miles, across countryside. The event fosters a friendly atmosphere with checkpoint navigation; route descriptions must be down..