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 179 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
Festive half trail marathon in Mid-Suffolk on a well signed 13.1 mile route through woodland, meadows and quiet lanes; cupless race with trail shoes essential.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge with conversational group pacing, forest facts and trail tips; varied terrain, parking charged £3 and entry £17.50.
A self navigation night trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses, Littley Green with a secret destination, time bonuses, vouchers and prizes for quirky dress and behaviour.
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 festive 12 km run in Chelmsford with a brewery checkpoint, post-run drinks at the Voodoo Keller Bar, GPX/Strava route and Christmas medals for all finishers.
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.
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.
Final round of the four-event Trifarm Winter series: a mainly off-road 10 km on public footpaths and bridleways at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 December 2026.
Guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with varied woodland terrain, basic kit recommendations and parking for attendees.
A 5k charity run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering a choice of a Sprout Sprint or a Saunter. Fancy dress is encouraged, prizes will be awarded, and donations will be collected for a local charity.
January 2027
A guided 10 km trail run in the Chilterns from Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury, featuring hills, woodland routes, on site parking and bag drop.
Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
A 25 miles route on 3 January 2027 around Stansted with a punctured figure of eight, River Stort crossing near Manuden, indoor checkpoints and a finishers certificate.
A lapped trail event at Brandon Country Park offering four or six hour options on a 5.3 km loop with aid stations each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.
Multi-distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park with 5.3 km out-and-back laps, aid stations each lap, included parking and bespoke finisher medals.
Timed lap event around Grafham Water with 5.3 km laps, flexible start window and a six hour limit; finishers receive a Peacock medal.
A scenic mixed terrain 10K through medieval Lavenham along a disused railway with manual timing, water refill points and a 90 minute cut off.