Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile race through the historic landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The course follows an ancient Pre-Roman trading route and former Roman road, featuring a mix..

The Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Daventry Country Park, United Kingdom. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring crushed stone paths through tranquil woods, open grassland, and alongside calming waters. The course is mostly firm and suitable for al..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a 43-mile ultramarathon across Essex, starting from Chipping Ongar and finishing at Bradwell on Sea, at the UK's oldest chapel. The course follows an ancient pilgrimage route over 1,500 years old, passing through historic villages, numerous churches, and scenic Essex count..

Thetford Festival of Running, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon. The event offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, all run on a mainly pathway course with some trails and woodland sectio..

The Pitsford Water Trail Races, organized by Race Harborough, take place at Brixworth Country Park in Northamptonshire. The event features fully marked and marshaled trail races over 10k and half marathon distances. The scenic courses traverse trails and tracks around Pitsford Water, with the half m..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

The Lincoln Marabank is a unique running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, traffic-free course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners of all abilities, participants have up to seven hours to cover as much distance as they wish, with options to run a half..

The High Lodge Half Marathon - Spring is a scenic trail running event held in Thetford Forest, known for its wildlife including fallow deer and wild thyme. This circular 13.1-mile course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, suitable for both road runners and trail..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to complete the 25km distance. The event emphasizes the importa..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Now in its third year, it offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features a mix of tarmac paths, grassland, and trail..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Running in the dark requires a head or chest torch, with Petz..

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a flagship 54-mile ultramarathon set in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The scenic circular course features a mix of 36.4 miles of cross-country trails, 15.6 miles of roads, and 1.8 miles of canal towpath, passing through charming v..

The The Rosebud Marathon will take place in Brixworth on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 26 miles.

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, spanning 28 miles (45 km) from Market Harborough in Leicestershire to Northamptonshire and back. This super flat course offers a scenic route through rural Northamptonshire, featuri..

The Haughley Festival of Running is an annual event held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offering a range of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, the festival provides an intimate and self-contained setting with exclus..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

The Thames Ring 250 is an iconic 250+ mile ultramarathon loop starting from Goring, following the River Thames into London, then along the Grand Union Canal and back down the Oxford Canal to the finish. Established in 2009, it was the first race of its kind, known for its challenging course and high..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon, held at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire, is a classic sprint triathlon featuring a pool swim, scenic bike ride, and fast-paced run. Reviving a beloved local tradition, this well-organized event welcomes athletes of all levels, including first-timers. Set..