Lavenham
Trail Running Calendar near Lavenham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lavenham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
The Dedham Run on 13 September 2026 features a 10K road race, a new 10K trail run and a 3K fun run through rural Essex, supporting Dedham Primary School with water stations, race-number collection at The Duchy Field and on-site refreshments.
Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.
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.
A guided 10k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest that combines trail running with local forest facts and practical tips. It is led at a conversational pace in ability groups, with mostly flat terrain and a couple of small hills.
An autumn running event at Foxes Farm, Colchester on 27 September 2026 offering 10K, 5K and a 1K family dash over traffic-free farm tracks and past pumpkin fields, with chip timing, medals and an event village.
October 2026
Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.
A looped 20 mile trail at Landguard Fort on 11 October 2026 crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port, with aid stations and race kit included.
A circular 13.1 mile trail race through Thetford Forest on mixed hard packed trails with wildlife, cupless water refill points, finisher medals and trophies for top three men and women.
A guided 10 km trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with group placement by ability. Mostly flat mixed terrain with a couple of small hills and practical tips on trail running.
A Halloween themed 6.66 km trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.
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 guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 15 November 2026. Runs are led at a conversational pace with group placement, varied woodland terrain, and basic kit and parking information provided.
A chip-timed 10K trail through Breckland and Thetford Forest near Santon Downham, with on-site parking, a midway water station, and a bespoke finisher medal.
A mostly off road 15k at Trifarm, Boreham, run on public footpaths and bridleways with on-site parking, water refill points and manual timing.