Trail Running calendar near Norwich 2026-2027

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Tunstall Forest East Anglian League on Sunday 18 January offers orienteering across pine and mixed woodland on updated 1:10,000 maps, with courses from beginner to technically demanding. SIAC timing and a scenic Viking Trail setting.

Join the Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 in Chelmsford for a fun, map based night run using MapRun, with short and long courses to suit different paces. Meet at The Rising Sun, bring a head torch and enjoy post run pub facilities.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Enjoy a scenic 10K through Lavenham's old railway line, forest trails and quiet rural roads on Sunday 1 Feb 2026. All finishers earn a medal and top three men and women take trophies in this cupless, friendly trail race.

Run a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon along the scenic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme next the Sea on 1 February 2026. Enjoy remote rural paths, on course support and a bespoke wooden finishers medal.

Dark Rose is a 5.5 mile trail race around Great Waltham with a small 75 runner field and self navigation route given on the day. Finish back at the Rose and Crown for a hearty cottage pie or vegetable lasagne.

Explore Lincolnshire countryside in the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic 9 mile multi terrain route starting at Rauceby Hall and finishing in South Rauceby. Runner and walker options available though the main race is sold out with a waiting list op..

Run the Wivenhoe 5 mile trail on 07 Feb 2026, starting and finishing at The Black Buoy pub near the station. Limited to 50 places, with a celebratory drink for finishers.

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

A guided *16k* trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, group placement by ability, and on‑route tips about the forest and trail running. Parking is charged and a small entry fee applies.

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.

Tackle the Winter Poppyline 2026, a 50 mile winter walking challenge across Norfolk coast and countryside on 14 and 15 February with a 22.5 hour time limit. Limited to 120 places and a qualifier for the 2026 LDWA Hunnypot 100.

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.

Celebrate Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary on the traffic free Flitch Way with distances from 5 km to marathon and a 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal, enjoy scenic, lapped trails with aid stations and choose your own loop direction.

Take on the 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra, a scenic trail ultramarathon from Chipping Ongar to the chapel at Bradwell on Sea through rolling countryside and a dramatic sea wall finish. Expect waymarked muddy trails, basic checkpoints and a tr..

Tackle scenic laps through Thetford Forest at High Lodge with distances from 5k to ultra on a rolling 5 km loop. Enjoy aid stations, post race teas and cake, and a community vibe with 20% of entry fees helping forest upkeep.

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.

Run scenic trails through Stody Estate woods and rolling fields with 4 km, 8 km and 12 km options, chip timing and eco friendly finishers medals. Support Break and pick up a finisher sports T shirt on the day.