Ipswich
Trail Running Calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ipswich for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An in-person meet at Star Wing Taproom with a 5k on local fields and trails, plus a live DJ, loaded fries and drinks available.
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A six hour timed event at Suffolk Running Centre on a 10.5 km road and trail loop. Participants run laps to cover distances from 5k up to ultra marathon, with parking included, water provision at the lap point, and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.