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 182 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!
December 2026
Essex Vets XC Championships in Epping Forest on 12 December 2026 features a single 8km course with veteran races and an £8 entry fee.
Lap-based trail event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra, on-course aid, post-run tea and a bespoke 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 run at Lingwood Village Hall supporting Mini Donks, with 5 km and 2 km races, a free 400 m inflatable costume dash, and medals for all.
Festive-themed Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon in Stowmarket features a well-marked 13.1 miles route through woodland, meadows and lanes with manual timing and on-course photography.
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 on 30.09.26 and 13.12.26, organised with The Blossom Charity and Friends of Thornham Walks.
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.
Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra road options on mapped routes with aid every 10k, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.
A social 12k run on 19 December 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, brewery and finish bar drink tokens, festive medals and a post-run rum option.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
A lapped running event in Bedfordshire on 20 December 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km loop with a six hour time limit.
Boxing Day event at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists race off-road for the Markham Cup, with junior and senior lap distances.
A timed, flexible lap event around Grafham Water on 27 December 2026 where runners complete 5.3 km laps to make distances from 5 km up to ultra, with a finisher medal.
A winter trail 10k at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths and bridleways and serving as the final race of a four-round series.
A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails. Entry £12.50, parking charge £3.
A self-navigation trail race at The Prince of Wales, Stow Maries offering 6 or 11 mile routes with a £4 pub voucher included and age restrictions in place.
A charity 5 km run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering sprint or saunter options, fancy dress, prizes and on-site fundraising.
January 2027
Guided morning 10 km trail run through Chilterns hills and woodlands with Run Leaders, bag drop, cafe facilities and a cani cross option.