Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2025-2026

Run the picturesque grounds of Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Limited to 300 runners, the event features lap formats, a bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

Scenic 10k trail through rolling Northamptonshire countryside on 12 April 2026, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. Fully marked and marshalled, the route includes a stocked aid station and eco friendly water refills.

Join the inaugural High Lodge Wild Trail Runs in Thetford Forest on 12 April 2026 with chip timed 5 km and 10 km options for juniors and adults. Fully supported, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a snack and a drink.

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.

Run through Thoresby Park estate on fairly flat trails past a 17th century mansion and roaming wildlife, with distances from a family 2km to a half marathon. Cani cross friendly with live chip timing, finisher medal and Wild Deer merch.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

Run the Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes on 19 April 2026 on trails with distances from 5k to ultra. Entries capped at 300, no cups provided so bring your own bottle, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Scenic single lap trail races of 10k, 20k and 30k across Barningham Estate in North Norfolk. Support Little Lifts by filling care Boxes for people with breast cancer; fundraising is optional and the top fundraiser wins a prize.

The Other Run offers 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra on scenic, mildly undulating quiet roads near Bury St Edmunds, plus bespoke finisher medals and a lucky dip option. Capped at 300 runners with parking included, it promises a f..

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Run the Heritage Run in Thorpeness on 1 May 2026, a friendly community organised event that supports local charities. Choose from scenic mainly off road 10k, half marathon or a dog friendly 10k, all from The Ogilvie Pavilion.

Tackle the Chiltern Hills 100K on 9 May 2026, a scenic but demanding trail ultramarathon around Chesham with 1800m of climbing. Limited to 250 runners, the marked course features checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher medal.

Take on 50 Mile or 50 km routes at the Holy Trail Festival in scenic Oulton Broad, Suffolk, with checkpoints, GPS tracking and a unique medal. Friendly support, a hot finish meal and prizes make this a memorable spring trail challenge.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 is a weekend of trail running and lively festival fun. Choose from short evening runs to a 56.1 km triple challenge, with music, activities and medals for finishers.

Celebrate the 30th running of the Halstead and Essex Marathon on scenic, low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. A friendly but competitive Essex race with limited entries and strong community spirit.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half Marathon on 10 May 2026 from Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds along scenic, mildly undulating roads. Limited to 300 runners, with aid stations, a seven hour cut off and memorable finisher medals.

Join the Oliver Fisher 10k and 5k at Milton Creek Country Park for a scenic off road challenge supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Enjoy trails, medals and a friendly community atmosphere while raising funds for neonatal c..

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Challenge yourself at the Chilterns 30, a 30 km trail across scenic Chiltern Hills with rolling woodland trails, ridgelines and village paths. Guided groups, well stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal with a Trees not Tees certificate ma..