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.
December 2026
A guided 16k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest information and practical trail-running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and suit road runners taking their first steps into trail running.
Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.
Enjoy a flexible timed event at Grafham Water where you can run any distance from 5km to an ultra marathon. Complete as many laps as you like on a flat course and earn a themed Christmas Gonk medal.
A guided 10 km trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational group pacing, varied woodland terrain and basic parking and kit guidance.
January 2027
Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.
A lapped multi terrain event at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km loop. Run as far as possible within a 4 or 6 hour window, with aid each lap, marshal support, and bespoke medal options.
Windmill Way Wander at Suffolk Running Centre offers road distances from 5k to ultra across a rolling 600 ft route with village scenery and a view of the Dalham windmill. Aid stations appear every 10k and parking is included.
A lap based event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Mass start, aid station every lap, bespoke finisher medals and parking included.
Timed lap event around Grafham Water with 5.3 km laps, flexible start window and a six hour limit; finishers receive a Peacock medal.
February 2027
A point to point ultramarathon of about 48 miles along the Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with GPS tracking, mandatory winter kit, three checkpoints and a shuttle bus option, plus a bespoke wooden medal at the finish.
Valentines run at Riverside Park St Neots with a lap format from one 5.3 km lap to ultra distances within a six hour limit.
Lap-based timed event around Grafham Water offering distances from 5 km up to ultramarathon with a six hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal.
March 2027
A single-lap half marathon around Euston Hall Estate in Thetford, featuring mixed terrain, on course marshals and a bespoke finisher medal.
A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.
April 2027
A circular trail half marathon in Thetford Forest on 4 April 2027 with mixed surfaces, cupless water stations, manual timing and podium prizes.
Inflatable obstacle course in Huntingdon on 10 April 2027 with giant inflatables, multiple distances and family friendly entry rules.
A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.
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 at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon routes, with aid stations every 10 km and a seven-hour marathon cut off.