Trail Running calendar near Stowmarket 2026-2027

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

Experience a guided 5km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a specialized movement class. This springtime event in Aldbury offers trail running tips and movement skills instruction for all ability levels.

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometre ultra marathon on 9 May 2026, traversing a scenic loop of trails through the Chiltern Hills with 1800m of elevation. This UTMB World Series Index Race offers fully marked routes, six stocked aid st..

A new ultramarathon festival in Suffolk offers 50 km and 50 mile trail races. The event includes GPS tracking, checkpoint support, and a finish line meal. It is open to runners aged 20 and over, with a focus on inclusivity.

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival offers trail running challenges over a weekend at Deene Park Estate. Runners can choose from 10k, 25k, or half marathon distances or combine all three into a 56k quest. The event features camping and entertainm..

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A fundraising off road 10 km, 5 km and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026, supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The event features mapped trail routes, a bespoke medal, prizes and limited free parking.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

Explore the scenic trails and ridge lines of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 30km trail running adventure. This non competitive event features expert lead runners, technique instruction, and full support along the route.

Black to the Trails is a vibrant trail running festival designed to boost ethnic diversity in the sport. Run a 1K, 5K, 10K, or Scotch Bonnet 10K on the beautiful trails of Dunstable Downs. Enjoy a day full of activities, food, and music wit..

Race 2 of the Northants 5K Series heads to West Lodge Farm for a multi-terrain course through fields and nature trails. All finishers collect a unique series medal. The evening event offers free parking, on-site facilities, and food availab..

A coastal ultra-marathon along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 50km distances on a flat, scenic course. The event offers full support with indoor checkpoints, finisher rewards, and is a UT..

Celebrate the 43rd edition of the Stort10, a highly-rated trail race in the Essex countryside. Choose between a 10-mile or 5-mile course on farm tracks and woodland trails starting from Cammas Hall Farm. Enjoy the inclusive atmosphere with..

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Join a guided 36-mile ultra run along Norfolk's scenic Boudicca Way, from Diss to Norwich. It's a social, non-competitive event perfect for a first ultra, with aid stations and a medal included. The pace is relaxed and determined by the gro..

The Bluebell 5 will take place in South Benfleet on Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.

An evening event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava 10 km trail run or a relaxed hike, with entry including a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; under 18s are not permitted.