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!
April 2027
A 10 km trail run on 04 April 2027 reopening the Galloping Grind on the Spring course GG2, with limited places and onsite parking.
Untimed inflatable obstacle run in Huntingdon on 10 April 2027 with lap distances from 2.5k to 15k, music zones, water station and a finisher medal.
A beginner-friendly trail marathon on a circular route using the Boudicca Way and Angles Way, starting and finishing in Diss; limited to 150 runners.
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.
Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.
Guided 42.2 km trail marathon through the Chiltern Hills with run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher’s medal.
An untimed inflatable obstacle event in St Albans on a 2.5 km lap with distances from 2.5K to 15K, medals, music zones, and on-site facilities.
A multi-distance road event in Bury St Edmunds offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon routes with aid stations every 10 km and a bespoke finisher medal.
May 2027
A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.
A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
Nuclear Rush is a May obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex offering 6 km and 12 km courses with 40+ and 70+ obstacles, plus family and kids races.
A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course measurement..
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 point-to-point coastal ultramarathon in East Anglia with 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options, GPX navigation, staffed aid stations and finish amenities in Harwich.
Trail loop at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km lap, timed four or six hour formats, lap aid station, chargeable parking and a bespoke finisher medal option.
Trail races of 10 mile and 5 mile at Cammas Hall Farm, Essex on 16 May 2027 with chip timing, water stations and finisher t-shirt and medal.
Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.
Track running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to 50k and a six hour timed challenge on a 400 m lap circuit.
Four-day Zodiac themed lap based running event at Old Warden with 5.3 km laps, distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour timed format and a 75 runner limit.
A multi-distance endurance weekend at Hyde Hall Farm with a 100 mile 32 hour option, looped trail course, aid station, secure parking and event medals.