Trail Running calendar near Southwold 2026-2027

A night running challenge at Hyde Hall Farm offering twelve hour or six hour shifts under the stars. Head torches are required and hot drinks plus an aid station are provided with a medal for every finisher.

A cupless trail half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy paths, with podium trophies, manual timing, and a minimum age of 17.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle fun run in Huntingdon on 10 April 2027 with 2.5k laps, multiple distances, music zones, a finisher's medal and on course water.

Haughley Festival of Running at Haughley Park, Suffolk offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances over pathways and some trails, with on-site parking, an aid station and event medals.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Test your agility at Nuclear Rush with over 70 obstacles including the 20 foot Deathslide and lake zip lines. Choose between 6km and 12km courses set in the muddy terrain of the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

A one-day trail event in Suffolk on 15 May 2027 offering 50 mile, 50 km and trail marathon routes, all finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

A community run at Brandon Country Park featuring repeated 5.3 km laps on gravel and grass. Timed formats let participants cover anything from 5 km up to ultra distances, with an aid station each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

A multi-distance endurance event at Hyde Hall Farm featuring a 5.3 km loop, a 100 mile 32 hour option, timed challenges, an aid station and on site parking.

A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest with 4.167 mile hourly loops, an open-ended main race plus 6 and 12 hour options, chip timing, camping and on-course support.

A mixed road and country run around Ousden in Suffolk offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra options with loop and out-and-back formats, regular aid stations, onsite parking and bespoke finisher medals.