Newmarket
Trail Running Calendar near Newmarket 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newmarket for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An evening timed run at Riverside Park in St Neots on Halloween offering laps of a 5.3 km out and back course. Head torches are compulsory and all participants receive a finishers medal, with distances from one lap to ultra.
November 2026
A chip timed 10K trail through Breckland and Thetford Forest around Santon Downham on 15 November 2026, with a midway water station and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
Guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails.
December 2026
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
Timed, lap based run at Regatta Meadow in St Neots where runners complete 5.3 km laps within a six hour limit and earn a sparkly snowflake finisher medal.
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.
A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace groups, forest facts, hill technique tips, and recommended trail shoes.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks on 30.09.26 and 13.12.26, organised with The Blossom Charity and Friends of Thornham Walks.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.
Free 7K night group run through Santon Downham woodland with route map, leaders, snacks and a 21 runner limit.
A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails. Entry £12.50, parking charge £3.
January 2027
Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.
A 25 mile event on 3 January 2027 around Stansted Mountfichet with a punctured figure of eight route crossing the River Stort and staffed checkpoints.