Saxmundham
Trail Running Calendar near Saxmundham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Saxmundham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.
A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.
A historic Lowestoft race on 30 August 2026 featuring senior and junior courses through 13 stepped Scores, organised by Waveney Valley Athletic Club.
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 point to point 50K trail race along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh on 12 September 2026 with aid stations and a 9 hour limit.
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.
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 chip timed, multi terrain 5 mile race on 4 October 2026 at Carlton Park, Saxmundham, with prizes and a finishers memento. Junior fun runs of 1 km and 2 km are included with medals for all junior finishers.
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.
Inflatable 5K in Norwich on 17 October 2026 offers giant inflatable obstacles, music zones, medals and distances from 2.5k to 15k for all ages.
November 2026
Autumn park running at Henham Park offering 10 km and 1 km on light trail terrain, with medals, chip timing for the 10 km and on-site facilities.
Trail races at Wantisden Hall in the Suffolk AONB with three flat, fully marked and timed routes of 9 km, 16 km and 23 km.
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 half trail in Mid-Suffolk on a well signed 13.1 mile route with cupless hydration, mandatory trail shoes, on-course photography and prizes for top finishers.
February 2027
A point to point ultramarathon of about 48 miles along the Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with GPS tracking, mandatory winter kit, three checkpoints and a shuttle bus option, plus a bespoke wooden medal at the finish.
A marathon and half marathon on the largely traffic-free Marriott's Way, supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with coach transport available, finisher medals, on-route aid and prizes for top finishers.
April 2027
A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.