Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2026-2027

A lapped multi terrain event at Brandon Country Park featuring a 5.3 km circuit and flexible four or six hour options. Aid stations are provided each lap, parking is chargeable and the event is cupless.

A road event on the Windmill Way in Bury St Edmunds on 16 January 2027 offering distances from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10 km. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

A lap-based trail event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, with aid stations each lap and bespoke finisher medals. Parking is included and entries are limited to 100 runners.

A winter trail 10 km through medieval Lavenham along an old railway line, featuring mixed terrain, mud and shallow streams. All finishers receive a medal and podium trophies are awarded for top finishers.

Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park is a six hour timed event on a 3.3 mile off-road loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose. Canicross is permitted and the route passes woods, open grassland and water.

Approximately 48 miles along the historic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, mostly flat and well marked with three checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 12 hours completion limit. Mandatory kit and finish amenities are pro..

Lapped running on the Flitch Way near Rayne with 5.3 km loops and options from 5 km up to marathon plus a 6 hour challenge. Cupless aid stations at every lap and a choice of bespoke medals and goody bags.

A marathon and half marathon on the largely traffic-free Marriott's Way, supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with coach transport available, finisher medals, on-route aid and prizes for top finishers.

A multi distance running festival at High Lodge in Thetford Forest using a 5 km loop with mainly pathway and some trails, on course aid, event medals, and 20% of entries supporting forest upkeep.

A 42-mile trail ultramarathon across historic Essex from Chipping Ongar to St Peter-on-the-Wall, with varied muddy paths, four staffed checkpoints, GPX navigation and compulsory safety kit.

Trail races around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes from Brixworth Country Park, fully marked courses, water stations, first aid, prizes and a finisher medal.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

Multi distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 13/03/2027 offering 10k, half, full and ultra options. The course uses farm grounds with laps, an aid station, secure on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and forest trails, traffic free and cupless with water refill points. Manual timing, professional photography, podium trophies and an optional eco friendly finisher medal..

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.

A county versus county running challenge along the Brampton Valley Way, with runners starting from Market Harborough or Northampton. The 28 mile out and back course features two long tunnels, four feed stations, and field wide county scorin..

Looped races at Haughley Park in Suffolk offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon and ultra options. Secure on-site parking, a lap-based aid station and bespoke finisher medals are provided.

A *50K* trail ultra on the Ridgeway National Trail from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, crossing Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked course with three staffed checkpoints and mandatory route navigat..