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!
April 2027
Trail loops at Haughley Park offering 5k to ultra distances, secure parking on site, an aid station at the lap point and bespoke finisher medals.
Trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest offering 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon with chip timing, support and finisher rewards.
Guided 42.2 km trail marathon through the Chiltern Hills with run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher’s medal.
A mostly off road half marathon along the Saltmarsh Coast beside the River Crouch from South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham on Crouch with marked route and stocked aid stations.
Timed lap event at Thorpe Meadows on 18 April 2027 offering flexible lap distances from 5 km to ultra and a Stranger Things inspired finisher medal.
An evening 10 km trail run on 22 Apr 2027 with a limited field of 50, a new course provided as GPX and narrative, and self sufficient participation expected.
An untimed inflatable obstacle fun run at Hertfordshire County Showground with distances from 2.5k to 15k and family and group ticket options.
A guided spring trail run of about 10 km through the bluebell woods around Tring, with grouped Run Leaders, trail running tips, bag drop and nearby cafe facilities.
May 2027
A team stage trail relay covering 23 miles in four legs along the Roach Valley Way, navigated by maps and way markers with proceeds to Havens Hospices.
A 5k obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with climb, crawl and slide obstacles, staggered wave starts and a £50 minimum fundraising target.
Muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex featuring 6 km and 12 km adult courses plus family and children options.
A traditional marathon from Halstead Leisure Centre through scenic low traffic roads in north Essex, part of the Essex Road Running Championships with a 500 runner limit.
A one-day 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills from Tring with guided technique instruction, checkpoint support, bag storage and a finisher's medal.
A lap-based event at Grafham Water with flexible start times, multiple distance choices from 5 km to ultra, and a physical finisher medal for every participant.
A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.
Timed 4 hour or 6 hour run at Brandon Country Park on 16 May 2027 with a 5.3 km multi-terrain lap, aid station each lap and event or lucky dip medals.
A long established trail event at Cammas Hall Farm offering 10 mile and 5 mile routes across farm tracks, woodland and short country roads with marshals and chip timing.
Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park offers chip timed 10k, 5k and 3k routes on grassy and woodland trails with notable inclines on 22 May 2027.
Track-based event at Wodson Park on 23 May 2027 offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge with chip timing and aid stations.
Park-based 5K and 10K at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, featuring woodland and parkland routes, finisher medals, event photography and TRA licensing.