Ely
Trail Running Calendar near Ely 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ely for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.
A 12 hour multi terrain loop event at Riverside Park St Neots with solo pair and team entries plus festival activities awards and a unique finisher medal.
Choose your distance at this flexible event at Grafham Water. Run as many 5.3 km laps as you like on a flat course within a six hour window to earn a unique board game inspired medal.
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 guided social trail run on a 10 mile loop through the ancient droves of Mildenhall and Lakenheath, with run leaders, scenic stops and post run refreshments.
A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.
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
A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.
A flexible, timed lap event at Grafham Water themed on Fire. Runners choose how many 5.3 km laps to complete on mainly tarmac and gravel paths and receive a bespoke finishers' medal.
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.
A multi-distance out and back run on 19 September 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, featuring 5k to ultra options, regular aid stations, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.
A marathon and half-marathon along the Ouse Valley Way in Huntingdonshire on 20 September 2026, finishing at Earith on mostly flat grass, gravel and tarmac paths. The races are registered with the Trail Running Association and insured under England A..
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.
Rural chip timed 10k and 3k near Grantchester supporting Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with medals, trophies and on site health services.
Timed multi lap event at Regatta Meadow in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, offering distances from 5 km to ultra. Participants decide how many laps to run and all receive a finishers' medal.
October 2026
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.