Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Join a guided 16k trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace for runners of similar ability. Enjoy coaching on hill technique, forest facts and chances to spot wildlife on mostly flat single track trails.

Tackle a crisp 10k winter trail through Essex countryside at Trifarm, with over 95 percent off road paths and bridleways. Enjoy a friendly small field, on site parking, and post run treats plus optional swim and sauna at the venue.

Take on the Winter Poppyline on 14 to 15 February 2026, a 50 mile winter walking challenge across the coastal and rural landscapes of north east Norfolk. Expect night navigation, hot checkpoints and a tough, rewarding adventure.

Run the Marriott's Way Marathon or Half Marathon on 15 Feb 2026 along a scenic, traffic free trail finishing at Aylsham Friendship Hall. Limited to 400 entrants, with course support and 5% of entries donated to East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Run the traffic free Flitch Way on two 5.3 km marked loops, choosing distances from 5K to marathon or a timed 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal and enjoy lap aid station support at this cupless event so bring your own cup.

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Take on the scenic 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra from Chipping Ongar to the St Peter on the Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea, finishing along a raised sea wall. Expect muddy, changeable terrain with checkpoint support and live tracking.

Discover Thetford Festival of Running on 22 February 2026 at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, with distances from 5k to ultra on scenic 5 km loops. Enjoy trails, a festival vibe and races for all abilities while supporting forest care.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Choose a 10k or half marathon and enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park on 1 March 2026. Fully marked and marshaled routes include village passages and a few stiles on the half for a rewa..

The High Lodge Half Marathon winds through Thetford Forest on varied trails and sand, offering scenic views and wildlife like fallow deer and wild thyme. Traffic free, manually timed event with finisher medals and podium trophies.

Take on scenic trails through private woodlands and rolling fields at Stody Estate with 4, 8 and 12 km options, chip timing, eco friendly medals and event photos. Enjoy a post run refreshment zone serving bacon rolls, cakes and hot drinks.

Join Scrimshire's Scramble, a community trail 10K around North Leverton Windmill with mixed off road terrain and sweeping countryside views. Finishers get windmill milled flour, a sustainably designed medal and a jar of local honey.

Run a flat, traffic free canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln beside the historic Roman Fossdyke. Choose a half marathon, marathon, ultra or the seven hour timed challenge and chase a medal by completing a measured lap.

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.

Take on 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 in Wellingborough, across rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Entries include checkpoints, refreshments and a hearty finish meal.

Guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, paced conversationally with groups matched by ability. Explore flat woodland trails, spot wildlife and pick up practical trail running tips with an optional cool down.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on Sunday 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge trail event features bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.