Trail Running calendar near Norwich 2025-2026

Join the Fox and Hounds Trail in Cock Clarks near Chelmsford for a scenic 3.8 or 7.7 mile self guided trail run on 16 November, with individual timed starts and proceeds to Centre Point charity. Friendly, low key and great for club runners.

Event overview The St Andrews Day Challenge is a timed trail event on 30 November 2025. Participants choose between a 6-hour or a 4-hour timed option and run as many laps of the circuit as they can within their chosen time. The course uses..

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, weaving through woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay before a final mile along the dam wall. Canicross runs in a separate wave so you can bring your dog on a lead.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a relaxed lap based race where you run as many 5.3 km laps as you like in your chosen time. Small field, bespoke finisher medal, aid on each lap and virtual places; bring your own bottle.

Race the Trifarm Winter 10k, the final round of a four event trail series at Trifarm near Boreham. Enjoy a mostly off road clockwise route away from the river and a championship deciding atmosphere with just 50 places available.

Join a regional colour coded orienteering event at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester on Sunday 7 December with courses for all abilities up to a 7.0 km Blue course. Enjoy woodland and grassland terrain, waterproof maps and a friendly vibe.

Celebrate trail running in Thetford Forest at ZigZag's 'Twas The Run Before Christmas, a relaxed timed event on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain loop. Pick 4 or 6 hour formats and run as many laps as you like to make 5k up to ultra distances.

Enjoy a festive half trail through Suffolk woodlands, meadows and quiet lanes on Sunday 14 December 2025. Expect an eco medal and mince pie at the finish, friendly trails and timed results in a relaxed winter race atmosphere.

Night street orienteering in Colchester on 17 December from the Berechurch Arms. Choose a 3.4 km short or 5.4 km long course, use MapRun or printed maps and hunt controls by torchlight for a fun, technical evening.

Run the Search For Santa night trail on 17 December, a 6 mile self navigation adventure with hidden Santas, chocolate and a secret clue stop that can earn time bonuses. Costumes and quirky humour are encouraged and prizes await.

Join the ZigZag 2025 Christmas Canter in Bury St Edmunds on Dec 20 for festive 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on scenic rolling roads. Limited to 300 runners, it offers medals, aid stations and included parking for a cheerful festive run.

Enjoy a festive, social 12k trail from Voodoo Keller Bar to Chelmsford Brew Co with a tap room checkpoint offering a drink and a relaxed pause. Santa hat, finisher medal and post run drinks included; entries are now closed.

Join the festive Runners v Riders at Friday Woods, Colchester, where runners and cyclists battle muddy off road trails for the Markham Cup. The senior race is about 3.5 miles, with free junior sign ups on the day.

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.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed multi lap event at Brandon Country Park in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, with four hour or six hour formats on a scenic 5.3 km gravel and grass loop. Choose your laps and collect a finisher medal.

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..

Night street orienteering in Chelmsford as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series. Use MapRun or printed waterproof maps to tackle Long or Short courses through roads, paths and parks under torchlight for series points.

Join OMG One Mile 2 Go at Bawsey Country Park for timed undulating trail fun across distances from 5k to ultra, all on scenic sand, gravel and grass loops. Small field, parking included and virtual entries available for medal seekers.