East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 180 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A timed, lapped Cakeathon at Mowsbury Park on 22 November 2026 offering flexible starts, a flat 5.3 km lap, distances from 5 km to ultra, and a seven hour limit.
Trail runs at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB on 28 November 2026 offering 9 km, 16 km and 23 km routes on flat forest trails.
Guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails.
Community 5 km fun run and children's Dasher Dash at The Forest Centre Marston Moretaine on 29 November 2026 raising funds for Mind BLMK.
A 26.3 mile five lap trail and road event around the Colworth Estate in Bedfordshire for individuals or teams with on-course checkpoints and basic facilities.
Trail event near Chelmsford on 29 Nov 2026 with two unsigned narrative routes of about 8.6 and 5.5 miles; proceeds support Centre Point Charity.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
A charity trail event supporting the Hospice of St Francis with a guided 8 km run and a 4 km family walk, mince pie included and dogs welcome with canicross equipment.
A 10 mile ATW race around Grafham Water in early December, featuring a multi terrain loop from the dam past woodland, nature reserve and sanctuary bay.
Timed loop event at Ferry Meadows offering 6 hour or 4 hour options on a 5.3 km multi terrain lap with an aid station each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.
Essex Vets XC Championships in Epping Forest on 12 December 2026 features a single 8km course with veteran races and an £8 entry fee.
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
Forest loop event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra, lap aid station, Oak Lodge facilities and a bespoke finish medal.
Timed, lap based run at Regatta Meadow in St Neots where runners complete 5.3 km laps within a six hour limit and earn a sparkly snowflake finisher medal.
Family festive runs at Lingwood Village Hall raising funds for Mini Donks, with medals, a free inflatable costume dash, and an on-site cafe.
Festive half marathon through Mid Suffolk woodland and lanes on 13 December 2026, cupless with water refill, mince pie, trophies and an optional eco-friendly medal.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace groups, forest facts, hill technique tips, and recommended trail shoes.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks is a fundraising event run by The Blossom Charity with Friends of Thornham Walks, held from 30.09.26 to 13.12.26.
Charity off road event at the Museum of Power near Langford with two routes of about 3.5 and 5.5 miles, written navigation and timed checkpoints.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.