Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2026-2027

A lap-based timed run at Old Warden on a flat 5.3 km course with flexible distances, a 7 hour limit, and a no-medal lower cost option.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

An off road cross country race of about 6 miles across Manor House Farm in Hardwick village with varied terrain and water crossings. Entries are limited to 300 runners and a minimum age of 17 applies.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

A muddy 10 km obstacle race in Lincolnshire on 18 October 2026, featuring crawling, climbing, carries and water obstacles. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a Yellow Belly Pale Ale.

Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.

A 30 mile out and back ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire Essex border, mostly flat grassy and gravel trail with checkpoints every 5 miles, electronic timing, medals for finishers and trophies for top three..

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

A timed, self supported anticlockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. The mostly coastal route includes sea wall, grass and gravel paths, a 10k pub check point and a four hour cut off.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A countryside walking event from Blackmore Village Hall offering 26 miles as a figure of 8 and an 18 miles option, with checkpoints, food at controls and a finish meal. Part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

A guided 10 km trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with group placement by ability. Mostly flat mixed terrain with a couple of small hills and practical tips on trail running.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a single loop trail race from Berkhamsted covering 50 km with 800 m ascent, a fully marked route, three aid stations and a nine hour limit.

A Halloween themed *6.66 km* trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.

An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km event in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches and sustainably sourced finishers medals.

Night and dawn five mile runs in Market Harborough that pass through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel. Headtorch required, entries are £23 single or £40 for both, and all finishers receive interlinking medals.