Trail Running calendar near Sudbury 2026-2027

The Essex Winter Midweek Series - Pitsea will take place in Basildon on Wednesday 7 January 2026. You can run between 40 and 60 text.unit_min.

Test your navigation in a 60 minute score at Tilgate Golf Course on Thursday 8 January. Low entry fees, junior discounts and optional chip hire make it perfect for newcomers and seasoned runners, with juniors able to enter free using a code..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43 mile point to point from Wendover to Little Venice, blending country trails, roads and long canal towpaths. Checkpoint support, GPS tracking and finish facilities help you chase the 11 hour cutoff.

Run under the stars at Denbies Wine Estate on rolling, muddy trails in the Dark Skies Surrey Hills night trail. Routes for adults and kids and proceeds support Dorking Area Food Bank. Bring a head torch for an atmospheric off road run.

Challenge muddy trails and sweeping views in the Surrey Hills at Fitstuff G3 no.1 on 10 January 2026. Choose 10km or 15km routes through forest, sand and rocky descents for a rewarding winter trail run that tests your legs and delights your..

Join a guided 30 mile noncompetitive group run from St Martha's in Guildford along the North Downs Way through the Surrey Hills, passing Denbies and Box Hill. Led by an experienced coach, the run includes a cake stop and suits runners used..

Join the Chilli Flamingo Run at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames for a timed, multi lap trail race along the flat riverside towpath. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy aid stations and same day results within a 7 hour limit.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge at Brandon Country Park on 11 January 2026 where runners tackle repeated 5.3 km laps over 4 or 6 hours. A friendly supported loop with water at Base Camp so please bring your own bottle or cup.

Join this friendly Northampton 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January 2026, run a measured three lap route on paths with plenty of parking and on day registration. Expect a bespoke medal, spot prizes and proceeds supporting Umbrel..

Join the Runners Next the Sea 5 mile Beach Race at Holkham Beach for a scenic run across the National Nature Reserve, dunes and open sand. Limited to 250 places, this popular winter event offers chip timing, a memento for every finisher and..

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Take on a one hour night score at Buchan Country Park with 20 controls to find in any order. Bring a torch, whistle and warm layers for an adventurous evening of navigation and friendly competition.

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Take on the Benfleet 15, a 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park on 18 January 2026, with sections of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, sea wall and undulating downs. Chip timed with muddy trails so bring your own re..

Explore Pippingford Park at this orienteering event on Sunday 18 January 2026, with courses for beginners, juniors and experienced navigators. Register online by 17 January to secure your place.

Tunstall Forest East Anglian League on Sunday 18 January offers orienteering across pine and mixed woodland on updated 1:10,000 maps, with courses from beginner to technically demanding. SIAC timing and a scenic Viking Trail setting.

Join Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 for night street orienteering in Chelmsford using MapRun, part of the ten event series where your best six count. Bring a head or hand torch and wear high visibility clothing; under 16s need an adult.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.