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 177 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!
August 2027
A navigational trail event near Little Baddow, Essex with a roughly 14 to 18 mile route, team entries of two or three, waterproof maps provided and mandatory compass and phone.
Point to point trail ultramarathons along the Stour Valley Path, with a 102 km SVP100 and a 50 km SVP50 finishing in Brantham.
Inflatable 5K Chelmsford at Hylands Park on 7 August 2027 features repeated 2.5 km laps of inflatable obstacles with distances from 2.5 km to 15 km, medals and music zones.
Trail marathon and half marathon along the Colne Valley Path with self navigation, aid stations, shuttle service options, and a finish on the Cymbeline meadows in Colchester.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Cut Hedge Park, Gosfield on 28 August 2027 with repeated 4.167 mile (6706 metres) laps, camping and on site aid.
September 2027
Trail running in Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes on limestone paths and mixed terrain, chip timing, finisher medals and a cupless water policy.
A family-friendly muddy obstacle run in Brentwood, Essex offering 5 km and 1.5 km routes, on-course obstacles, finish-line facilities and an event village.
An 81 mile single loop ultra along Bedfordshire's Bunyan Trail with 24 hours to complete, runnable terrain, seven aid stations, live tracking and medical support.
A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest: run 4.167 miles each hour on a wide forest loop; full open ended event or 12 hour and 6 hour timed options with chip timing.
Off-road 5 km and 10 km races in Fyfield, Essex supporting the local Scout Group with marshalled footpaths, tree-planting options and canine entries.
A 10 km trail run around Sandridge, St Albans, starting at Woodcock Hill on 12/09/2027 with entry listed at GBP 23.
A 50 km ultra along the historic Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich on well marked trails, limited to 150 runners and held under UK Athletics rules.
Autumn trail races on Royston Heath offering half and quarter marathon distances, with strong club participation and volunteer support in sunny conditions.
A 10 km trail race from Aylsham to Reepham along Marriott's Way on mostly off road flat terrain with shuttle buses, water stations and prizes; proceeds support local services.
Volunteer-run 10k and 3k through farmland near Grantchester, with chip timing, medals, trophies and fundraising for Maggie's Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
October 2027
Mud and obstacle course races at Wantisden Hall on 17 October 2027 offering 5 mile and 7 mile routes with 30+ and 40+ obstacles for ages 18 and over.