Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2026-2027

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe with a fully marked circular route and on-course aid station.

Trail runs at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances. Routes pass through woodland, parkland and riverside trails along the River Derwent with marked courses, marshals, water stations and chip timing.

Trail event at Thoresby Park on 18 April 2027 offering distances from 2km to marathon, canicross options, live chip timing, and on-site parking.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A six hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose; a head torch is required for laps in darkness.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby on 8 and 9 May 2027. It features three challenges from 10 km to 56.1 km, medals for finishers and a combined Quest option.

A single-loop trail ultra around Sherwood Forest with options of about 30.8 miles or 40.8 miles, marked and marshalled with on-course refreshments, a 10.5 hour cutoff, and limited canicross entries.

Shires and Spires is a multi-distance running event around Naseby in Northamptonshire featuring roads and trails, five distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra, and a course that changes direction each year.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

A chip timed half marathon through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027, run on traffic free forest trails with distance markers and water stations. Entries are limited and prizes include individual, age group and team awards.

A 50k ultra through Nottinghamshire villages that uses footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads. The route starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery, includes checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles and post-race food and tap room access.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A one-day trail event in Suffolk on 15 May 2027 offering 50 mile, 50 km and trail marathon routes, all finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

A community run at Brandon Country Park featuring repeated 5.3 km laps on gravel and grass. Timed formats let participants cover anything from 5 km up to ultra distances, with an aid station each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra in the Lincolnshire Wolds: runners repeat a 4.167 mile off-road loop each hour with a bell, continuing until one runner completes a solo lap. Entry is limited to 100 competitors.

A track-based running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge, with chip timing, bespoke medals and aid stations on the track.