Trail Running calendar near Thetford 2025-2026

The Centurion Wendover Woods 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held entirely within Wendover Woods in South East England. The race consists of five 10-mile loops on forest trails featuring a mix of wide, soft paths with runnable climbs and descents, alongside steeper, more demanding sections..

The Sundon Saunter is an annual walking and running event held near Barton-le-Clay, UK, featuring courses of 13, 18, and 27 miles. The route traverses mainly field paths, tracks, woods, and some roads through undulating countryside, offering scenic views from the hills. The event is organized by LDW..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night-time trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10k course on crushed stone paths through the flat forest terrain, illuminated only by their head torches—Petzl, the event’s sponsor, provides top-qu..

The Dormouse Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, with terrain ranging from crushed stone to natural forest floor, offering a scenic and..

The Zigzag Turkey Trot Challenge is a six-hour timed running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants start together and run as many laps as possible on the undulating, multi-terrain Back Quack route, with an aid station available each lap. The event caters to all le..

The ATW Wendover Woods Trail Run & Canicross is an exciting event set in the picturesque Wendover Woods, offering participants a chance to challenge themselves on scenic trails. Scheduled for November 23, 2025, the event features various distances, including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon trail run, a..

The Zig Zag Running St Andrews Day Challenge is a multi-terrain running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and..

The ATW Grafham Water - Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event set around the picturesque Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. Participants will enjoy a route that begins on the iconic dam and winds through beautiful trails, including a Woodland Nature Reserve and Sanctuary Bay. The e..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the scenic park. The event offers a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge where runners ca..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland trails, the course features mixed terrain that is virtually flat but can be muddy, making it suitable for both novice and experi..

The Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon is a festive-themed 13.1-mile trail race held in Stowmarket, Suffolk, showcasing scenic views of the town and Mid-Suffolk countryside. The course features a mix of woodland, meadows, and quiet country lanes, with well-marked routes including arrows and hi-vis tape..

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a festive running event held at Brandon Country Park in the heart of Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The..

The The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas will take place in Chelmsford on Saturday 20 December 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Christmas Canter is a festive running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Offering multiple distance options—5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon—runners can choose their preferred challenge. The course is entirely on road, featuring rolling hill..

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

The Country to Capital Ultra Marathon is a renowned 43-mile race starting in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, and finishing near Little Venice in central London. As the official opener of the ultra running season, it attracts a global field of elite and amateur runners. The course features a mix of 11 mil..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a unique timed running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths..