Trail Running calendar near Norwich 2026-2027

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

A new ultramarathon festival in Suffolk offers 50 km and 50 mile trail races. The event includes GPS tracking, checkpoint support, and a finish line meal. It is open to runners aged 20 and over, with a focus on inclusivity.

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

A coastal ultra-marathon along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 50km distances on a flat, scenic course. The event offers full support with indoor checkpoints, finisher rewards, and is a UT..

Celebrate the 43rd edition of the Stort10, a highly-rated trail race in the Essex countryside. Choose between a 10-mile or 5-mile course on farm tracks and woodland trails starting from Cammas Hall Farm. Enjoy the inclusive atmosphere with..

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Join a guided 36-mile ultra run along Norfolk's scenic Boudicca Way, from Diss to Norwich. It's a social, non-competitive event perfect for a first ultra, with aid stations and a medal included. The pace is relaxed and determined by the gro..

An evening event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava 10 km trail run or a relaxed hike, with entry including a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; under 18s are not permitted.

Event Information The Grim Reaper Running Festival takes place at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. The event offers several distance options run on a looped course. Distances Participants can choose from these solo distances..

Run the scenic Angles Way Ultra along the flat Waveney valley from Thetford to Great Yarmouth, with 50 km and 100 km options finishing by the sea. Fully waymarked and timed, cupless with checkpoints and coach transfers, this is a friendly t..

Event Overview The Blackwater Trail Events include a half marathon and a marathon on a new marathon course for 2026. The event uses a flexible entry fee structure where participants can choose to pay for extras like a medal or not. Course a..

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

A 46-mile annual run or walk through the Cambridgeshire countryside, visiting four historic WWII Pathfinder Force airbases. Participants can tackle the route solo or as a team relay, starting and finishing at RAF Wyton.

A multi-distance road and trail event around Ousden and Bury St Edmunds offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options. Aid stations appear every 10k, parking is included and bespoke finisher medals are provided.

A 10K held within Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026, combining trail and road sections with chip timing, a finisher medal and a water station at about 5 km. Runners must be 16 or older and the event follows UK Athletics rules.

Explore the scenic Nene Valley trails on a 10 or 20 mile off road run. Camping is available at the start in Fotheringhay. The event encourages eco friendly practices, including bringing your own cup for the aid stations.