Bury St Edmunds
Trail Running Calendar near Bury St Edmunds 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bury St Edmunds for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
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.
Multi-distance road event in Bury St Edmunds with 5 km, 10 km, half and marathon routes on measured rural roads, aid stations every 10 km and event medals.
May 2027
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 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.
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.
June 2027
A Backyard Ultra on a 6.706 km loop at High Lodge with continuous hourly laps, plus 6 and 12 hour entry options, chip timing and prize money for the last runner standing.
A trail marathon and half held from Nayland Village Hall using St Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and Essex Way. Predominantly self navigation with downloadable GPX or written instructions, stocked aid stations and cupless provision.
A 5k obstacle course at Trinity Park with muddy climbs, crawls and slides, held in staggered waves. The grassy course is fairly flat and the event requires participants to be 13 or older.
July 2027
Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour races at High Lodge Thetford Forest for solos, pairs or teams up to four, with basic on-site food, toilets and free Saturday camping.
A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile lap, options for solo, pairs or teams up to six, and camping included.
Day one at Suffolk Running Centre uses the flat Denham Flats road loop with distance options from 5k to ultra and base camp support including aid and parking.
August 2027
Scenic point to point trail ultramarathon in Constable Country with 102 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points and predominantly off road terrain.
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 Backyard Ultra at Cut Hedge Park where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one athlete remains, with camping and on-site facilities.
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 50 km trail ultra along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich with checkpoints, on course support, spectator access and generous cut offs.
A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest: run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner completes the final lap; 6- and 12-hour timed options are available.