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 184 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!
September 2026
A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.
Timed multi lap event at Regatta Meadow in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, offering distances from 5 km to ultra. Participants decide how many laps to run and all receive a finishers' medal.
October 2026
London EcoTrail 25 km is a trail running event in Bell Common, Epping on 03 Oct 2026. It is organised by London based ultramarathon event company Camino Ultra as part of their 2026 events.
A charity 5 mile off road trail race through Cawston Park in Norfolk, chip timed and marshalled, raising funds for Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue with on site parking and refreshments.
Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.
A chip timed, multi terrain 5 mile race on 4 October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, with prizes and a finishers memento. Junior fun runs of 1 km and 2 km are included with medals for all junior finishers.
A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.
Coastal and heathland 18 or 26 mile routes from Walberswick Village Hall around Minsmere and Dunwich with checkpoints, food, and a finisher certificate.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.
A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.
Flat trail races at Dunwich on 10 October 2026 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra across forest, moorland, grass and beach terrain.
A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.
A looped 20 mile trail at Landguard Fort on 11 October 2026 crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port, with aid stations and race kit included.
Trail races from Marlow Park at Grafham Water offering 10k and half marathon routes on marked countryside trails with water stations, medals and prizes.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
A circular 13.1 mile trail race through Thetford Forest on mixed hard packed trails with wildlife, cupless water refill points, finisher medals and trophies for top three men and women.
A scenic approximate 15 km trail race in Tring on 11 October 2026, routed through Ashridge Estate, the Ridgeway and Pitstone Hill with water stations and finish facilities.
Timed, lapped run at Old Warden on 16 October 2026 with flexible start times, distances from one 3.28 mile lap to ultras and a seven hour limit.
Inflatable 5K in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offers giant inflatable obstacles, music zones, medals and distances from 2.5k to 15k for all ages.