Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

Take on a scenic 10k through the historic Rauceby Estate on 27 December 2025, winding past Rauceby Hall and parkland. Enjoy a festive post Christmas challenge on a family owned country estate with wide paths and countryside views.

Join the Layer Twixmas Trail on 28 December for a self guided 5 to 6 mile trail run around Layer de la Haye. Enjoy a Twix, hot drink and cake, optional festive fancy dress with a cash prize and dog friendly fun.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a 95% off-road, circular trail race around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. It is described as a narrative race with no marshals or arrows, requiring compe..

The Norfolk Cross Country Championships come to Earlham Park on 4 January 2026 with redesigned courses and a start and finish near the cafe. Expect varied, spectator friendly terrain and a shortened senior race of two laps; entries are clos..

Enjoy the Farm Loop Wolds Edition, a six hour looped trail near South Elkington with rugged 5.45 km laps through mud, roots and puddles. Run as many laps as you like and earn a finisher medal and goody bag.

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Timed multi lap run at Brandon Country Park in Thetford Forest. Choose a four or six hour session and complete as many 5.3 km loops as you like. Aid station, finisher medal and virtual entries make this a scenic, flexible challenge.

Join Runners next the Sea for a 5 mile beach race at Holkham Beach on 11 January 2026, enjoying a scenic route along dunes and open shoreline. Chip timing, a keepsake for every finisher, and a friendly race day vibe.

Join the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January in Bury St Edmunds for scenic road running through quaint villages and rolling hills, with distances from 5k to ultra. Limited to 300 entries, the event offers friendly aid stations and a welcoming..

Kick off the year at Sherwood Pines with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k and Junior Run through the scenic, multi terrain trails of Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.

Join the OMG Run at Bawsey Country Park on 24 Jan 2026 for timed trail distances from 5k to ultra in a six hour format with extra lap options. Limited to 100 runners, the undulating sand and gravel course offers lap aid and finisher medals.

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 f..

Run the Lavenham Old Railway 10k Trail on Sunday 1 February 2026, a scenic mixed terrain course along a disused railway, forest paths and country lanes. Expect muddy sections, grippy shoes, a finisher medal and village charm.

Take on the Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park, a six hour off road loop where you run, hike or walk repeated 3.3 mile laps to hit half marathon, marathon or personal goals. Canicross and rucking welcome, with cafe and park trails..

Tackle the Rauceby Ripper on 7 February 2026, a scenic nine mile multi terrain loop around Rauceby Hall in Lincolnshire. Enjoy trails, field edges and village roads on a community supported course that finishes near South Rauceby Village Ha..

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 g..

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.