Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

The Trident Grantham Triathlon is set to take place on May 5, 2025, at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This classic sprint triathlon aims to revitalize a cherished local tradition, previously organized by SBR Events, now under the management of Trident Sports Events. Participants can expect a wel..

The Galleywood Gallop is a self-navigation trail race organized by Essex Trail Events, taking place on May 7, 2025. The course spans approximately 5 miles and features no river crossings, with participants relying on a written route description provided on the day of the event. This race is not mark..

The Five Rivers Ultra is an ultra-endurance running event taking place along the scenic North Essex and South Suffolk coastline. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 50 km, catering to walkers, joggers, and runners. The course features a relatively flat terrain, wit..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, featuring a scenic and officially measured route. Participants can choose between a full marathon and a half marathon, both designed for runners seeking a Good For Age (GFA) qualification. The event..

The Halstead & Essex Marathon is set to return in May 2025 for its 29th edition, having been established in 1995. This annual event, organized by Halstead Road Runners, attracts participants from across the UK and beyond, taking place on scenic, low-traffic roads in North Essex. Known for its welcom..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile running event set in Northamptonshire, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the race offers five distance options, including an ultra marathon, marathon, three-quarter marath..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, the festival features various challenges, including the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), Headlight Hop (10k), and Thump Trail H..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50k running event set in Nottinghamshire, taking place on May 17, 2025. This unique ultra marathon features a picturesque route that winds through charming villages, utilizing footpaths, bridleways, and minor roads. Participants can expect strategically placed chec..

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run is an exciting new event set to take place on May 20, 2025. Participants can collect their race numbers in the evening before the run, which features a predominantly anti-clockwise route. As the event occurs at dusk, wearing high-visibility clothing is recommended.L..

Farmmageddon is an exciting 100-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, taking place over two days at Hyde Hall Farm. Participants will tackle a 5.3k loop course, with a total time limit of 32 hours to complete their chosen distance. The event caters to all abilities, offering various dista..

The Run Banham Zoo (5k) is an exciting running event set in the scenic grounds of Banham Zoo. Participants will enjoy a unique experience as they run past various animal exhibits, including kangaroos, giraffes, and lemurs. The race is open to runners of all abilities, with two waves available for en..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon is a multi-distance running event set in the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire, scheduled for May 24-25, 2025. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the longer distances...

The Angles Way Ultra is a long-distance trail running event taking place on May 25, 2025, along the scenic Waveney River valley between Thetford and Great Yarmouth. Participants can choose between a 100k ultra starting in Diss and a 50k ultra from Shipmeadow, both concluding in Great Yarmouth. The c..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is an annual running event held at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Celebrating its fifth year, the event features various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and a 50k ultra, all run on a 400-meter athletics track. Participants can ai..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail race held in Clumber Park, starting from Worksop College. This event honors Gerald Story, a founding member of the Worksop Harriers, and aims to raise funds for Cancer Research. Participants can expect a scenic route primarily on trails,..

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event that takes participants through scenic routes including canals, waterfalls, vineyards, woodlands, and coastal saltmarshes. Scheduled for early June, the marathon begins on a summer evening and continues into the night, offering a distinctive experienc..

The Suffolk Back Yard Ultra is a highly competitive running event held at High Lodge Thetford Forest in Suffolk. Participants run a distance of 4.167 miles every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains who can complete the loop within the one-hour time limit. The event features ch..

The Tewinbury Trail 10K is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Tewinbury Farm & Hotel, located just north of Welwyn in Hertfordshire. Scheduled for June 8, 2025, this race features a scenic route that includes a mix of undulating terrain, single track forest paths, and open tracks..

The Valley of the Owls Run is a scenic running event held in the picturesque village of Ousden, Suffolk, known for its historic roads and beautiful countryside. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, with a social out-and-..