Runs in East of England

• Sat 22 Aug 2026
• £27-£38

The Lucky Clover

Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run

• Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep 2026
• £12-£37

ATW Bedford Running Festival

More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!

• Families
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• Fun run
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Road run

• Sun 6 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Multi-terrain run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sat 12 Sep 2026
• £80-£120

Thetford Back Yard Ultra Festival

Push your limits in this late-summer Thetford Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Age 12 & over

• Fixed time runs 2
• Ultra run

• Sat 19 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Lucky Horseshoe

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra run

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £27-£38

The Wensum Way Trail

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over the distance of your choice. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Sustainability policy
• Age 14 & over

• 5K run
• 10K run
• Trail run
• Half marathon 2
• Marathon
• + 1 more race

• Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £34-£46

Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon

Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!

• Venue accessible
• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Undulating
• Traffic free
• Fancy dress
• Event village
• Urban
• Free venue entry
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent

• Sun 4 Oct 2026
• FREE-£33
• Early bird

ATW Welwyn Half Marathon & Fun Run

The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.

Early bird on now

• Families
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• All ages

• Fun run
• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £19.90-£40

AEPG Great Eastern Run

Race through historic streets and vibrant crowds, chasing your personal best on a fast, flat course and experience electrifying support and unforgettable moments in this celebrated running challenge.

• Families
• Venue accessible
• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Urban
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 4 & over

• 5K run
• Half marathon

• Sun 11 Oct 2026
• £36-£69

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

• Recycling
• Newcomers
• Plastic bottle free
• Event village
• Park
• Sustainability policy
• Public transport links
• Age 17 & over

• Half marathon
• Marathon

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £33-£38

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

• Newcomers
• Dogs allowed at venue
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• Multi-terrain run 2

• Sun 25 Oct 2026
• £35

Stort30

A stunningly pretty 30-mile out-and-back ultra on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex along the River Stort and Lee navigation. A great first foray into ultra running or a fast competitive race.

• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Event village
• Rural
• Age 18 & over

• 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent

• Sat 5 Dec 2026
• £80-£120

St Edmund Way Ultra

Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• GPS tracking
• Event village
• Age 18 & over

• 80 miles trail running + 2036 ft ascent