Ipswich
Trail Running Calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ipswich for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
Flat, mainly sandy woodland trail routes at Wantisden Hall with 9 km, 16 km and 23 km options through the Suffolk AONB.
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.
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
Festive themed half marathon in Mid Suffolk with a well signed 13.1 miles trail route through woodland, meadows and quiet lanes at Stowmarket Football Club on 13 December 2026.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks is a fundraising event run by The Blossom Charity with Friends of Thornham Walks, held from 30.09.26 to 13.12.26.
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.
An off-road Boxing Day race at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists compete over muddy multi-lap courses for the Markham Cup.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.
A charity 5 km run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering sprint or saunter options, fancy dress, prizes and on-site fundraising.
January 2027
Community trail event at Buxhall Village Hall with 1.5 and 4 mile options, medals, refreshments and fundraising for Phab; limited parking and muddy trails expected.
Suffolk County Cross Country Championships at Nowton Park on 3 January 2027, with races from U12 to senior and online entry for county-qualified athletes.
Load-bearing backyard ultra with hourly 3 mile laps, provided backpacks and official weights, mandatory winter kit and a spectator village at Partridge Family Farm in Ipswich.
A scenic mixed terrain 10k through Lavenham along an old railway line, with marshals, water refill points and an eco friendly finisher medal option.
February 2027
A point to point 48ish mile route along the historic Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme next the Sea with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and a mandatory winter kit list.
A multi lap off road event in Friday Woods featuring a 3 mile loop with run, TAB and canicross categories plus a 2 mile junior race for ages 10 to 15.
A self navigated 28.6 mile route around Colchester with mixed terrain, aid stations about every 10 km, cupless support and free parking at Bannatyne Gym & Spa.
A timed six-hour challenge on a mixed road and trail loop at Suffolk Running Centre with on-site parking, aid station and bespoke finisher medal options.
April 2027
A new Norfolk trail marathon on 10 April 2027 linking sections of the Boudicca Way and Angles Way, starting and finishing in Diss with aid stations and GPS timing.