Trail Running calendar near Southwold 2026-2027

Explore the Essex countryside on a 26 or 18 mile figure of eight course via Blackmore. This self sufficient event offers multiple checkpoints and a finishers meal as part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

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.

Test your endurance at this premier winter obstacle course race featuring muddy farmland, woodland trails, and the famous Deathslide. Choose between 6 km, 12 km, or multi-lap distances with over 70 unique obstacles to navigate.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Experience a winter journey along the beautiful Weavers' Way trail to Cromer Pier. Choose between 50km or 100km routes featuring indoor checkpoints and full GPS tracking for a supported ultra running experience.

Experience the light trails of Suffolk at Run Henham with 10km and 1km distances set in the private grounds of Henham Park. Enjoy a scenic autumn run featuring chip timing and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Explore the tranquil forest trails of the Suffolk AONB with three flat and fast route options. Enjoy a plastic free trail running experience through protected wildlife areas starting from the historic Wantisden Hall.

Test your endurance at this six hour timed challenge in Bury Saint Edmunds. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon on an undulating multi terrain course with full aid station support.

Experience an 80 mile winter ultra marathon through Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. This new self navigated race features a 28 hour time limit and live tracking for all participants.

Experience a festive lap based run through the scenic pathways of Thetford Forest with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra Marathons. Celebrate your finish with a bespoke medal plus complimentary tea and cake at Oak Lodge.

Celebrate the end of the year with this festive event in Bury St Edmunds. Choose between 5k and ultra distances on an undulating course with a seven hour cut off and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Run as many laps as you choose through the scenic gravel paths of Thetford Forest in this flexible 4 or 6 hour challenge event at Brandon Country Park.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on this scenic road course near Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy a rolling route through historic villages with aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 15 mile multi-terrain trail run at Hadleigh Country Park featuring muddy, undulating sections and elevated Thames Estuary views. Route maps and GPX files are available and the event operates a cupless water policy.

Join this multi distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to ultra marathon. Enjoy a lap based course with regular aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Follow an ancient Roman road through Suffolk and Norfolk on this 48 mile ultra marathon. Run from a nature reserve to the coast on a well marked and relatively flat historical trail.

Celebrate nine years of running on the historic Flitch Way with various distances from 5km to a 6 hour challenge. Choose your direction on this flexible lapped course and select your favorite bespoke medal.

Experience a scenic and largely traffic free run through the Norfolk countryside along the Marriott’s Way. Choose between a full or half marathon starting in Norwich or Reepham and finishing in Aylsham.

Experience a scenic run through Thetford Forest with distances ranging from 5km to an Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a loop-based course on forest pathways with post-race refreshments and bespoke medals at High Lodge.

Follow a historic 42 mile pilgrimage route through the scenic Essex countryside to an ancient coastal chapel. This challenging trail ultra features varied terrain and requires self navigation through rolling rural landscapes.