Trail Running calendar near Southwold 2026-2027

Experience an autumn run through scenic pumpkin fields and farm tracks in Colchester. With 10k, 5k, and 1k distances, this flat off road event features chip timing and a family friendly event village.

Experience a flexible trail event at Billingford Lakes with a 5.3 km lap course through grasslands and rugged trails. Choose between 4 and 6 hour sessions to complete your preferred distance and earn your bespoke finisher medal.

Experience a scenic run through the private grounds of the Sandringham Estate featuring a half marathon and shorter distances. This sustainable event offers a unique chance to pass the Royal House on a mix of roads and trails.

Volunteer run charity 10k and 3k through farmland near Grantchester on 27 September 2026, supporting Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. Chip timing, medals, trophies, parking and post run services available.

Experience a scenic off road run through the fields surrounding Manuden with distances of 10k, 5k, and 1k. Enjoy locally organized routes with course water stations and finisher medals for all participants.

Run a scenic 5-mile trail through Cawston Park estate to support Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue. This chip-timed, off-road race offers prizes for top finishers and a memento for all. On-site parking and refreshments are available, with p..

Multi terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson with bespoke medals and trophies. Facilities include refreshments, toilets and parking, and all profits support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.

A coastal ultramarathon of about 75 miles along the Essex saltmarsh from South Woodham Ferrers to Salcott, offering two day, continuous and three person relay options with GPS tracking, regular aid stations and downloadable GPX routes.

Trail event in Dunwich on 10 Oct 2026 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra on mainly flat coastal terrain. Electronic timing, a marked course and seasonal leaderboard points for finishers.

Experience an autumn trail run through ancient woodland at the Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series. Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon course on fully marked paths with a strong focus on sustainability.

A looped 20 mile trail event at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe on 11 October 2026. The route crosses two nature reserves, two river estuaries and the Port, includes a 6 hour cut off, and is held under UK Athletics rules.

A flat, single lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around the Dengie peninsula with coastal sea wall and countryside sections, finishing at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre. Free parking and changing facilities are available.

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

A **5 km** inflatable obstacle course in Norwich on 17 October 2026, presented as the 2026 edition of the Inflatable 5K. Past participants reported an enjoyable experience and some attended with family members.

Experience an off road 10k through the Norfolk countryside featuring woodland tracks and optional obstacles. Enjoy a unique route with a ford crossing and support the Purfleet Trust at this scenic trail event.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

Experience a timed anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island featuring sea wall paths and coastal trails. This self supported adventure includes a unique pub check point and follows the scenic King Charles III England Coast Path.

Off-road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury on scenic trails and country lanes. The Marathon requires navigation and mandatory kit; OpenTracking is available and £1 from each entry supports the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Nuclear Fallout runs muddy obstacle courses on farmland and woodland near Brentwood, Essex, with options from 6 km to 24 km plus, chip timing, many natural and man-made obstacles, and finisher medals and photos.