Dereham
Trail Running Calendar near Dereham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dereham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A 10K timed trail around Euston Estate near Thetford with mixed terrain, marshal support and a bespoke finisher medal on Sunday 7 March 2027.
Spring Blickling Half Marathon is a multi-terrain half marathon in Blickling starting and finishing at Blickling Hall, with chip timing, a medal, optional charity fundraising and race extras.
Multi-distance trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest using a roughly 5.3 km woodland lap, with on-course aid, post-race tea and a finisher medal.
April 2027
A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.
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.
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.
May 2027
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.
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 at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains; 6 and 12 hour options available.
A scenic 10 km road and trail race around Sandringham Estate with chip timing, a finisher medal and fundraising for local charities.
A 24 hour trail race at Sandringham Estate on 11-13 June 2027 with solo and team entries, onsite camping, event village facilities, and a 5 Mile lap route.
A 3k and 5k charity run at Houghton Hall on mainly grassy, uneven terrain with on-site parking, refreshments, toilets and a finishers medal.
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.
Lakeside trail event at Bawsey Country Park offering 5k to ultra distances on flat sandy and gravel trails with lap options and aid stations each lap.
September 2027
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.
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.
A flat, mostly off road 10 km trail race along Marriott's Way from Aylsham to Reepham, with shuttle buses, water stations and age-category prizes.
October 2027
Inflatable 5K Norwich on 9 October 2027 offers 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k inflatable obstacle laps with medals, music zones and on course water.