Trail Running calendar near Stowmarket 2026-2027

A 50 km winter trail event on the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit checks. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

Festive trail runs at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026, with a Family Santa Mile and 5- and 10-mile races; finishers receive medals and seasonal treats. Entry fees range from £14 to £29.

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.

A village cross-country meeting in Penshurst on Sunday 3 January 2027, organised by Penshurst Cross Country Run. The programme includes a 5-mile cross country race and a 5-mile canicross option.

A timed forest running event on 10 January 2027 at Brandon Country Park offering four hour and six hour options on a 5.3 km multi terrain lap, with an aid station each lap and medals for finishers.

A road event on the Windmill Way in Bury St Edmunds on 16 January 2027 offering distances from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10 km. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

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.

A winter trail 10 km through medieval Lavenham along an old railway line, featuring mixed terrain, mud and shallow streams. All finishers receive a medal and podium trophies are awarded for top finishers.

Approximately 48 miles along the historic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, mostly flat and well marked with three checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 12 hours completion limit. Mandatory kit and finish amenities are pro..

Lapped running on the Flitch Way near Rayne with 5.3 km loops and options from 5 km up to marathon plus a 6 hour challenge. Cupless aid stations at every lap and a choice of bespoke medals and goody bags.

A marathon and half marathon along the Marriott's Way in Norfolk raising funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Largely traffic free route, coach transport to the starts for a fee, medals for all finishers and prizes for top finishers.

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.

A 42-mile trail ultramarathon across historic Essex from Chipping Ongar to St Peter-on-the-Wall, with varied muddy paths, four staffed checkpoints, GPX navigation and compulsory safety kit.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

Multi distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 13/03/2027 offering 10k, half, full and ultra options. The course uses farm grounds with laps, an aid station, secure on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

A countryside walking and running event on 14 March 2027 around Sevenoaks, offering three new circular routes that showcase views of the North Downs and Greensand Way, with indoor checkpoints and a 225 person entry limit.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

A 10k trail race in the Nene Valley countryside starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular route is fully marked and marshalled and includes a staffed aid station.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.