Trail Running calendar near Woodbridge 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.

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.

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.

This 10K course explores the Kent countryside, mixing roads and trails along the River Darent. Runners start at Heathside Sports Ground and finish with a bespoke medal. The village hall offers facilities, and marshals guide the way on roads..

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.

Explore new scenic routes on the North Downs and Greensand Ridge in West Kent. This walking and running event offers three distances with indoor checkpoints providing refreshments. Now in its 49th year, it finishes with hot food at West Hea..

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.

Explore the miles of woodland trails at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on this guided 10 km group run. The event focuses on a conversational pace and enjoying the scenery over racing. The mostly flat terrain makes it accessible for those new..

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..