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.
September 2026
A relaxed 5 km trail run at Rougham Estate with post-run burritos, live music and free onsite parking; age 16+ and organised by RunVibes on 18 September 2026.
October 2026
A chip timed five mile multi terrain race at Carlton Park with junior 1 km and 2 km fun runs plus age category and team prizes.
Flat and fast trail races in Dunwich offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances across forest, moorland, grass and beach.
A 20 mile looped trail starting and finishing inside Landguard Fort, crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port with on-course aid 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.
Trail runs of 9 km, 16 km and 23 km at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB on flat, sandy woodland trails with outposts and event village facilities.
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 marathon through Mid-Suffolk countryside, featuring woodland and country lanes, cupless water refills, professional photos, a mince pie and optional eco medal.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Boxing Day event at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists race off-road for the Markham Cup, with junior and senior lap distances.
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
A 10 km mixed terrain trail through medieval Lavenham along a disused railway line, manually timed, fully marshalled and cupless with on-site water refill and first aid.
March 2027
A PARAS'10 event in Friday Woods featuring a 3-mile woodland loop with one to three laps, offering run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2-mile youth race.
April 2027
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.