Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2026-2027

A six hour timed event at Suffolk Running Centre on a 10.5 km road and trail loop. Participants run laps to cover distances from 5k up to ultra marathon, with parking included, water provision at the lap point, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A community charity run in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals, refreshments and a fancy dress element to support Movember and men's health.

A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest run at a conversational pace, suitable for runners moving from road to trail. Entry is £12.50 and parking is charged at £3.

Trail 5K and 10K around the Tewinbury estate in Hertfordshire, fully waymarked with marshals, aid station at 5.3 km and chip timing.

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, mostly forest paths with undulating terrain and three aid stations. The course is fully marked and trail running shoes are recommended.

A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 for runners who qualify via top 20 percent finishes at Runaway events and for volunteers. The marked course includes about 295m of ascent.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A looped forest event at High Lodge on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra across a 5.3 km lap. Lap options, an on-course aid station, post-run tea and cake and a bespoke medal.

Festive half trail marathon on 13 December 2026 in Stowmarket covering 13.1 miles through woodland and lanes, cupless with water refills, photography and optional eco medal.

A winter trail race of 15 miles through the Lincolnshire Wolds on 13 December 2026, with two categories: a weighted loadbearing option and a standard trail option with mandatory grit and specific cut offs.

A guided 16k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest information and practical trail-running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and suit road runners taking their first steps into trail running.

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

Final round of the four-event Trifarm Winter series: a mainly off-road 10 km on public footpaths and bridleways at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 December 2026.

A looped trail event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a 7 hour time limit. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and all participants receive a finishers' medal.