Dereham
Trail Running Calendar near Dereham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dereham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A guided 10k run in Ludham, Norfolk, that follows the River Ant from Ludham Bridge through the village to St Benets Abbey. The event is organised by ESCAPE trails and has an entry fee of £12.50.
Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.
A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.
Guided group trail run of 10 km through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with groups based on ability. Mostly flat woodland terrain, trail shoes recommended; parking costs £3 and the entry fee is £12.50.
September 2026
Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.
Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.
Trail marathon and half marathon along the Norfolk Coast Path from Holme next the Sea and Burnham Overy Staithe to Morston with on course aid and timed cut offs.
A 10 km trail race along the Marriott's Way from Aylsham to Reepham, mainly off road with countryside views. Five start waves run at ten minute intervals; entrants receive a bespoke medal and vest and support services include bag drop and shuttle bus..
A guided 10k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest that combines trail running with local forest facts and practical tips. It is led at a conversational pace in ability groups, with mostly flat terrain and a couple of small hills.
Trail running at Billingford Lakes on 27 Sept 2026 using a 5.3 km out-and-back loop on mixed surfaces. Parking and a base-camp aid station are provided; the event is cupless and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.
October 2026
A charity 5 mile off road trail race through Cawston Park in Norfolk, chip timed and marshalled, raising funds for Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue with on site parking and refreshments.
Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.
A circular 13.1 mile trail race through Thetford Forest on mixed hard packed trails with wildlife, cupless water refill points, finisher medals and trophies for top three men and women.
Inflatable 5K in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offers giant inflatable obstacles, music zones, medals and distances from 2.5k to 15k for all ages.