Trail Running calendar near Swanton Morley 2026-2027

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed trail surfaces, with manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies. The race is cupless with refill stations and has a 3.5 hour cut off.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

The Mersea Mix is a 7-mile self-navigation trail race on Mersea Island. Runners follow a written description on an unmarked course, starting at individual times. Entry includes a voucher for the venue's bar.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

This trail running event in Bedfordshire offers 25km and 50km distances through scenic, runnable terrain. It's a UTMB Index event, starting from Harrold. Finishers receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath beside the Fossdyke. Measured laps allow half, marathon and ultra distances, with medals for anyone completing at least one lap.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A self-navigation trail run near Hullbridge, with 10-mile and 6.3-mile options. Navigate using a written route description on an unmarked course. The race starts from The Smugglers Den pub, where your entry includes a bar voucher.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra options, lap-based heavy half and ultra formats, on-site parking, aid station at the lap point, baggage area and a bespoke or lucky dip finisher medal.

A guided 10k group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with group placement by estimated times. Terrain includes hard packed and single track trails and there is a parking charge for attendees.

A half marathon at Blickling with the start and finish at Blickling Hall. The multi-terrain route has a four hour cut-off, a charity entry option with a £150 fundraising requirement, and limited entries that are sold out for this edition.

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run returns with an Easter Egg edition. This dusk trail run includes an egg hunt where your official time is only recorded after you find one. All participants get a limited edition t-shirt and post-race refres..

Self-navigation trail races from Felsted as part of a four-day Easter series. Two routes, about 9 miles and 5 miles, run under UK Athletics rules with no markings, no GPX and no dogs allowed.

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.