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!
January 2027
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 mile walking and running event on 3 January 2027 following a new punctured figure of eight route via Manuden, Albury and Braughing with checkpoints and food provided.
County cross-country championships at Gloucester Park, Basildon on 9 January 2027 with races from U12 to Senior Men and team medals.
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.
A 15 mile multi terrain trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with muddy hills, seaside sections and Thames Estuary views; cupless water stations require a reusable cup.
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 10 km winter trail race through medieval Lavenham using an old railway line and mixed terrain, cupless with medals, marshals and first aid on site.
Winter cross-country at Whitwell Station, Reepham, with muddy terrain, approx 5 km or 10 km options, cash prizes, sustainability measures and on-course medical cover.
February 2027
Lap-based 4 or 6 hour event at Ferry Meadows on a flat 5.3 km multi terrain loop with an aid station each lap and a bespoke event medal.
A point to point 48ish mile route along the historic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme next the Sea with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and a mandatory winter kit list.
Lapped running on the Flitch Way at Rayne with 5.3 km loops, multiple distances, an aid station every lap and a bespoke medal and goody bag.
Valentines run at Riverside Park St Neots with a lap format from one 5.3 km lap to ultra distances within a six hour limit.
Trail marathon and half marathon along Marriott's Way on 21 February 2027 with chip timing, medals, limited entries, and a charity donation.
Trail running at High Lodge with 5k to ultra options on a mostly off road 5.4 km loop, lap aid station, Oak Lodge refreshments and a bespoke finishers medal.
Lap-based timed event around Grafham Water offering distances from 5 km up to ultramarathon with a six hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal.
A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoints and mand..
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
Trail races of 4K, 8K and 12K across the private Stody Estate near Holt with chip timing, age categories and proceeds supporting Break charity.