Trail Running calendar near Thetford 2025-2026

Join Cock a doodle Dawdle on 27 June 2026 at Hyde Hall Farm for undulating trails across grassland and paths, with distances from 5k to ultra for all levels. Limited to 300 entries, friendly aid station and bespoke medals add to the charm.

Run scenic forest trails at TrailFest Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 with 10K, half marathon, marathon or 50 km options. Routes are clearly marked, all finishers get a medal and a Big Bear drink for a memorable day out.

Run the 3 Brewers 10km at 3 Brewers Brewery in the Hertfordshire countryside, or try the new 5km option over mostly off road multi terrain trails. Celebrate with a free pint, live jazz and support charity Earthworks.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Fen Gallop on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers a flat, scenic run through the Cambridgeshire fens with 10 km and 4 mile options. Friendly for families and walkers, the community event raises funds for Willingham School Association an..

Run the scenic Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon along the ancient Ridgeway on 5 July 2026. Expect 21.1 km of chalk trail with rolling climbs, great support, and a friendly field limited to 350 runners.

Join the Bishop's Stortford Mitre at Jobbers Wood on Sunday 5 July 2026 for chip timed 10K and 5K races plus a fun 1K for kids. Support the Mitre Fund for new school sports facilities and pick a free finisher T shirt or tree planting.

Take on the rolling Chiltern Hills with stunning woodland trails, chalky paths and big ridge views at Maverick Chilterns Trail 2026. With routes from 8 km to a challenging 50 km ultra, this summer trail race has something for every adventur..

Run the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with trail distances from 5k to ultra, including marathon and half. A small field tackles laps on sand, gravel and grass with aid stations each lap. Bring your own b..

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and coastal trail running weekend on the scenic Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile loop. Run solo, with a partner or team, enjoy camping, yoga and optional sauna and massages.

Join scenic trail races at Winwick Hall on 19 July 2026 with 10k, 5k and family 2k across mixed terrain and rolling hills. Finishers get medals and free photos while a tea room and parking make it a great day out.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Explore Revesby Estate's parkland and woodland trails with roaming deer in a scenic trail race on 19 July 2026. Choose from a 10 stage Challenge for solo or teams, a half marathon, 10km, 5km and a tabbing 10km to suit all abilities.

Take on Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge on the flat to undulating Denham Flats trails, with distances from 5k to ultra to suit every runner. Parking is included, the event is cupless so bring your own bottle, and finishers get a bespoke..

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Run the scenic Stour Valley Path in either a 100 km or 50 km trail race from Newmarket to Manningtree on 8 August 2026. Mostly off road through Suffolk and Essex countryside, the event awards UTMB points and finisher medals.

Enjoy an undulating 10k through peaceful country lanes and rolling Kent countryside at Mount Ephraim Gardens on 9 August 2026. Support Oasis Domestic Abuse Services while grabbing a bespoke medal, free photos and entry into the gardens.

Take on the Foxton Hound Ultra, an off road 50k or 100k through Market Harborough countryside, passing Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and Kelmarsh Tunnel. Tough trails, great aid and scenic village routes make it memorable.