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.
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.
Trail race in Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering approx 10 miles and 6.2 miles on a self navigation route with no markings or marshals.
Trail running in Dunwich on 10 October 2026 with measured routes from 6.3 to 32.6 miles across beach, moorland, forest and grass.
A looped 20 mile trail race from inside the 18th Century Landguard Fort, crossing two nature reserves, two estuaries and the Port with three on course stations.
Free community 5k trail run in The King's Forest, Bury Saint Edmunds with coffee, snacks and a nearby roaming sauna, organised by Run Vibes Events.
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.
Flat, off-road trail races through the Suffolk AONB at Wantisden Hall on 28 November 2026 with 9 km, 16 km and 23 km route options.
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.
Festive-themed Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon in Stowmarket features a well-marked 13.1 miles route through woodland, meadows and lanes with manual timing and on-course photography.
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 charity 5 km run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering sprint or saunter options, fancy dress, prizes and on-site fundraising.
January 2027
A 10 km winter trail race through medieval Lavenham using an old railway line and mixed terrain, cupless with medals, marshals and first aid on site.
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.