Felixstowe
Trail Running Calendar near Felixstowe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Felixstowe for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.
September 2026
An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.
October 2026
A chip timed 5 mile multi terrain race in Carlton Park Saxmundham with junior fun runs, age category and team prizes, and a finisher memento.
Trail event in Dunwich on 10 October 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra over flat coastal terrain with fully marked courses and electronic timing.
A looped 20 mile trail race at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port, with route marking, support stations and a six hour cut off.
November 2026
A Remembrance Sunday trail event in Brightlingsea on 8 November 2026 with live Last Post and a two-minute silence during the race. A looped course offers 10km, half, marathon and a six hour timed option with on-course aid stations.
A park-based autumn event at Henham Park offering a chip-timed 10 km and a 1 km fun run with medals and optional race T-shirt.
A trail event at Wantisden Hall on 28 November 2026 offering 9 km, 16 km and 23 km flat routes through Suffolk AONB woodland.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
A festive half trail marathon on Sunday 13 December 2026 around Mid-Suffolk, following a well marked 13.1 mile route through woodland, meadows and country lanes.
A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.
A 5k charity run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering a choice of a Sprout Sprint or a Saunter. Fancy dress is encouraged, prizes will be awarded, and donations will be collected for a local charity.
January 2027
Scenic 10k trail through medieval Lavenham along the old railway with mixed terrain, cupless water stations, medals for finishers and trophies for top three men and women.
March 2027
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with one to three laps, categories for runners, TAB entrants and canicross. A 2 mile junior race is available for ages 10 to 15.
April 2027
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.
May 2027
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.
June 2027
A trail marathon and half held from Nayland Village Hall using St Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and Essex Way. Predominantly self navigation with downloadable GPX or written instructions, stocked aid stations and cupless provision.
A 5k obstacle course at Trinity Park with muddy climbs, crawls and slides, held in staggered waves. The grassy course is fairly flat and the event requires participants to be 13 or older.