Ipswich
Trail Running Calendar near Ipswich 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ipswich for 2026-2027! We've gathered 37 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
November 2026
A looped trail event in Brightlingsea with live Last Post, a two minute silence at 11am, cupless aid stations and a 10.54 km lap format for multiple distances.
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 at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB on 28 November 2026 offering 9 km, 16 km and 23 km routes on flat forest trails.
A six hour loop event at Suffolk Running Centre with repeated 10.7 km mixed road and trail laps, parking included 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 winter half trail of 13.1 miles through woodland, meadows and country lanes with cupless water refill, manual timing and an optional eco friendly medal.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks on 30.09.26 and 13.12.26, organised with The Blossom Charity and Friends of Thornham Walks.
Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra road options on mapped routes with aid every 10k, parking included and a bespoke finisher 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 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
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.
A winter trail 10K through Lavenham using the old railway line, with manual timing, cupless water refills, medals and a 90 minute cut off.
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.
March 2027
A 10K timed trail around Euston Estate near Thetford with mixed terrain, marshal support and a bespoke finisher medal on Sunday 7 March 2027.
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 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.