Dedham
Trail Running Calendar near Dedham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dedham 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.
December 2026
A winter trail 10k at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths and bridleways and serving as the final race of a four-round series.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.
A charity 5 km run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering sprint or saunter options, fancy dress, prizes and on-site fundraising.
January 2027
A narrative trail marathon around Danbury with 95% off-road terrain, three checkpoints, finishers' medal and hot food, based at East Hanningfield Village Hall.
Suffolk County Cross Country Championships at Nowton Park on 3 January 2027, with races from U12 to senior and online entry for county-qualified athletes.
A winter trail 10K through Lavenham using the old railway line, with manual timing, cupless water refills, medals and a 90 minute cut off.
February 2027
Lapped running on the Flitch Way at Rayne with 5.3 km loops, multiple distances, an aid station every lap and a bespoke medal and goody bag.
March 2027
A multi lap off road event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2 mile junior race for ages 10 to 15.
A timed six-hour challenge on a mixed road and trail loop at Suffolk Running Centre with on-site parking, aid station and bespoke finisher medal options.
April 2027
Fifth Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 04 Apr 2027, held on a predominantly anti-clockwise Spring course with limited onsite parking and post-race hot drinks and cakes.
An evening 5 mile trail run from The Black Buoy pub in Wivenhoe on 06 April 2027 with route provided in advance and a tail walker on course.
A new trail marathon in Diss that follows the Boudicca Way and Angles Way, limited to 150 runners with GPS timing, prizes and on course support.
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.
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 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 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.