Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Runners-next-the-Sea, is set along Norfolk’s coast, finishing at Morston Quay. The full marathon starts Holme-next-the-Sea; the half starts Burnham Overy Staithe. Both routes run mostly off-road along the Norfolk Coast Path, marked with..

ZigZag presents The Lucky Horseshoe (2025) at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. Competitors can choose from 5k, 10k, Half, Full, or Ultra, on an out-and-back course described as social, with the marathon forming one full loop and other distances featuring turnaround points. Th..

The Triple Trail Races take place on 20 September 2025 at Loddington Farm, Linton, Kent. The event uses sections of the North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way to form the route. Races offered: 100 km - single-loop ultra connecting all three trails 50 km - point-to-point following the latter..

The Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon take place on 21st September 2025. The event is organised by BRJ Run & Tri and uses the Ouse Valley Way route in the county of Huntingdonshire. The valley route covers 26.2 miles between Earith and Eynesbury, running along and near the River Great..

Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler take place around Clipston, near Market Harborough, with start/finish at Clipston Recreation Ground, Station Road. The event offers two distances: a half marathon and a country 5-mile (ish) race, suited to trail newcomers or a shorter challenge. The routes run..

The event is a 10 km trail race on 21/09/2025 running along the Marriott’s Way from Aylsham to Reepham. The course is flat and mostly off road on softer ground along a former railway line, passing through Norfolk countryside and finishing in Reepham Market Place. The race is sponsored by Orsted. En..

Manuden 10K, 5K and 1K takes place in Manuden, with the start/finish on Rickling Road near the Yew Tree pub. The event offers three distances: 10k and 5k routes that head off-road across fields, bridleways and footpaths, plus a 1k route for younger runners. Medals are awarded to all finishers, and w..

Trifarm 10k Autumn Trail Run is at Trifarm, Boreham, near Chelmsford, Essex. This 10-kilometre trail race is the third in the Trifarm series. The route is mostly off-road on public footpaths and bridleways, starting with a 3/4-lap of the on-site track and finishing near a bridge via a public path; t..

The Endless Garden – A Backyard Ultra Marathon takes place at The Waggoners in Ayot Green, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, from 27 to 29 September 2025. The race uses a 4.167-mile trail loop run hourly on the hour, with the field whittling down to a sole finisher. The route is designed to be saf..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run Summer takes place on 27 September 2025 at Rauceby Estate. Rauceby Estate covers about 2,000 acres and includes Rauceby Hall, a Grade II listed Jacobethan style property built in 1843. The estate has previously hosted a 9-mile event called the Rauceby Ripper. The course..

Runaway Challenge is a six-hour, timed running event in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Runners compete on a flat, tarmac loop along an old railway line, with 4.37 miles per lap. Distances range from 5k to ultramarathon within the six-hour limit, each achieved by completing the appropriate number of laps (..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, UK, centered on Harrold-Odell Country Park. The events feature multiple distances, including a 25km and a 50km trail race, designed for both experienced ultrarunners and newcomers. Runners traverse runnable woodland and countryside around Ha..

Run Sandringham is a multi-distance running event staged on and around the Sandringham Estate in West Norfolk. Runners can choose a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Community Mile, or the 24-Hour challenge around the Royal Estate. The course runs on a mix of trails and closed roads, starting and finishing wi..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). The course features a 5.3 km out-and-back route combining tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, offering variety for trail enthusiasts. Participants can choose between 4-hour..

The Rayne QTR event, organized by Mid Essex Casuals, offers a self-navigation trail run of either 6.56 miles or 3.6 miles. Taking place on September 28, 2025, from The Swan Pub in Rayne, Essex, the course is mainly off-road, featuring footpaths, tracks, and field edges with some short road sections...

The Pumpkin Run takes place on 28 September 2025 at Foxes Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3PT (bus route 88). The event offers a looped course through fields, the pumpkin patch and a corn maze on traffic-free farm tracks. The route is described as mostly flat. A dog-friendly 5..

The London Ecotrail 25 Km is an exciting running event that takes participants through the scenic landscapes of Epping Forest. This eco-friendly trail run emphasizes sustainability and encourages runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while promoting environmental awareness. The event is de..

The Hoby Hop is a chip-timed, five-mile cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley. The route uses fields, stiles, brooks and traditional footpaths and includes some hills and views over Leicestershire. The event includes both a human-only trail race and a Canicross race involv..

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..