Trail Running calendar near Woodbridge 2026-2027

Run the Wivenhoe 5 mile trail on 07 Feb 2026, starting and finishing at The Black Buoy pub near the station. Limited to 50 places, with a celebratory drink for finishers.

A winter trail run supporting Farleigh Hospice near Woodham Ferrers offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass, tracks and paths, with written route instructions, cupless aid stations and on-site refreshments.

Guided trail runs by ESCAPE trails at High Lodge in Thetford Forest. Sessions in February and March 2026 feature forest facts, trail running tips, and routes of 10k and 16k with prices from £12.50 to £17.50.

Tackle a crisp 10k winter trail through Essex countryside at Trifarm, with over 95 percent off road paths and bridleways. Enjoy a friendly small field, on site parking, and post run treats plus optional swim and sauna at the venue.

Enjoy a scenic seaside run at Whitstable Harbour on 08/02/2026, choosing 5 Mile, 5k or the quirky Neptune Mile along the beach to the pub and back. On site toilets, refreshments and catering make it a great day out.

A 50 mile winter walking challenge through the coastal and rural landscape of North Norfolk with five checkpoints and strict equipment requirements. Entry is limited and a waiting list operates once the 120 places are full.

A 5K self navigational trail run at Nuclear Essex on 14 February supporting the British Heart Foundation. Participants follow a checkpoint route, are asked to wear something red and receive hot chocolate and Jammie Dodgers at the finish.

Trail marathon and half marathon along Marriott's Way on 15 February 2026 with optional coach transport. Entries are limited to 400 and 5% of each entry supports East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary at Rayne Station on 15 February 2026 offers 5km to marathon options plus a 6 hour challenge on traffic-free 5.3km loops, aid stations each lap and a choice of bespoke medals.

Take on the Hot Lips Run at Crystal Palace Park and choose how many 1.65 mile laps to tackle, from 5k to ultra, on scenic off road trails with rolling hills. Timed with a 7 hour limit and a finisher memento for all entrants.

Join KNC 18 at Mote Park on Thursday 19 February for a lively 60 minute score orienteering challenge across varied parkland. Advance online registration via Racesignup makes it easy to test your navigation and race craft.

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.

A one lap, off road 10k at Hadleigh Country Park featuring hilly, muddy trails and kissing gates. The event includes an elite wave, route marshals, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

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.

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..

A seven mile self-navigation trail at Waldegraves Holiday Park on 01 Mar 2026. Entry is limited to 150 runners; fees include a £4 bar voucher and results will be posted on essextrailevents.com.

Trail-running events at Harrold Odell Country Park offering 25 km and 50 km routes through woodland and countryside, with marked courses, aid stations and marshals; finishers receive medals and goodies.

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.

Join a scenic 10 km from Heathside Sports Ground along the River Darent through fields and village lanes around South Darenth and Horton Kirby. Friendly marshalled route with a medal and refreshments for finishers.