Stowmarket
Trail Running Calendar near Stowmarket 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stowmarket for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two multi-terrain community runs in Thompson offering 10 km and 5 km distances, medals and trophies, on-site facilities and proceeds supporting the local Millennium Green charity.
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 starting and finishing inside the 18th Century Landguard Fort, crossing two nature reserves, two estuaries and the Port.
A circular 13.1 mile trail through Thetford Forest with mixed surfaces, wildlife views, cupless water stations, event photography and trophies for top finishers.
Guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, forest facts, running tips, parking charged £3 and an entry fee of £17.50.
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.
Guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational-paced group runs, trail-running tips, and information about the local forest.
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 16k guided trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pacing, woodland routes, basic trail tips, parking charge £3 and entry £17.50.
A chip timed 10 km trail through Breckland and Thetford Forest around Santon Downham with on-course water, a bespoke finisher medal, and village hall facilities.
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.
Guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails.
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.