Trail Running calendar near Thorpeness 2026-2027

Take on a scenic spring half marathon through the heart of Thetford Forest. The traffic-free course features hard-packed trails suitable for road and trail runners. All finishers receive a medal.

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 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 run from The Museum of Power. Choose from 6.3 or 3.4 mile distances on a mainly off-road route. Runners and walkers are welcome, and entry includes 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.

The High Lodge 10K Guided Trail Run will take place in Brandon on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Canterbury Riverside 10k on Sunday March 22 2026 is a traffic free riverside run along the River Stour from Chartham into Canterbury, finishing at Chartham Village Hall. Limited to around 400 runners for a friendly, fast race day.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

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.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

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.

A self-navigation trail of about 6 miles on 6 April 2026, part of the four day Easter Eggstravaganza series. Entries are limited to 150; Race HQ is at the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham and there are no aid stations.

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a half marathon and 10K through ancient woodland on April 11, 2026. Runners will navigate varied forest trails and receive chip timing, on-course support, and a wooden finisher's medal.

The Haughley Festival of Running returns for its fourth year at the exclusive grounds of Haughley Park. Runners can choose from distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon, all run on a lapped course. On-site p..