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!
March 2027
A 13-mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with guided run leaders, grouped pacing, a refreshment point, finisher’s medal and a Trees not Tees certificate.
Trail races of 25 km and 50 km through Harrold-Odell Country Park near Bedford on 13 March 2027, organised by Thunder Races.
Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra distances with lap-based courses, water at the lap point, secure parking and a bespoke finisher medal. The event is cupless so bring a refillable cup or bottle.
Half marathon at Blickling Hall on 14 March 2027 with chip timing, multi terrain course, optional charity entries and an official race T shirt option.
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with one to three laps, categories for runners, TAB entrants and canicross. A 2 mile junior race is available for ages 10 to 15.
A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.
April 2027
A night running challenge at Hyde Hall Farm offering twelve hour or six hour shifts under the stars. Head torches are required and hot drinks plus an aid station are provided with a medal for every finisher.
A circular trail half marathon in Thetford Forest on 4 April 2027 with mixed surfaces, cupless water stations, manual timing and podium prizes.
Inflatable obstacle course in Huntingdon on 10 April 2027 with giant inflatables, multiple distances and family friendly entry rules.
A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.
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.
A guided 42.2 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills with qualified Run Leaders, checkpoints, mandatory trail shoes and a wooden finisher's medal.
Inflatable obstacle course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 with 2.5 km laps and distance options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family friendly rules and on site facilities.
Multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon routes, with aid stations every 10 km and a seven-hour marathon cut off.
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.
Muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex with 6 km (40+ obstacles) or 12 km (70+), featuring a 20 foot Deathslide and zip lines.
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 guided 30 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills with technique instruction, checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher's medal near Tring Station.
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.