Trail Running calendar near North Walsham 2026-2027

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.

Point to point trail ultrarun along the Stour Valley Path with 100 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points, mostly off road and published time limits.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Trail races of 5km and 10km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station supporting Keeping Abreast charity, with medals for finishers, refreshments, and parking where proceeds are donated.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

Guided group trail run of 10 km through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with groups based on ability. Mostly flat woodland terrain, trail shoes recommended; parking costs £3 and the entry fee is £12.50.

A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.

A six hour looped trail challenge in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where participants choose how many approximately 5.45 km laps to complete.

A multi lap Scores Race through Lowestoft's historic highs on 30 August 2026, with senior and junior courses, medals and commemorative t shirts. Christchurch serves as race HQ with limited changing, bag drop and refreshments.

A trail event in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km routes with written navigation only and no course markings. Entry includes a sandwich voucher and specific entry and transfer rules apply.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.

A 50 km ultra on 12 September 2026 following the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, passing Roman sites and South Norfolk villages. Limited to 250 places and licensed by the Trail Runners Association.

A 50 km point to point trail along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh with marked navigation, aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.