Beginner-friendly Trail runs in East of England

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A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.

Sun 1 Feb 2026
£60

Thetford, Suffolk, UK

Peddars Way Ultra

A 48-mile route through historical Suffolk and Norfolk, starting from Knettishall Heath Nature reserve and running north to Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast.

Beginner-friendly
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Rural
Age 18 & over

48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent

In 2026 Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, so why not come along and earn some Valentine-themed bling! Run as far as you can during six hours, whether 5K or 50K, you'll love it!

Sat 14 Feb 2026
£33-£38

Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Valentines Challenge

In 2026 Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, so why not come along and earn some Valentine-themed bling! Run as far as you can during six hours, whether 5K or 50K, you'll love it!

Beginner-friendly
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Undulating
Traffic free
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

6 hrs trail running + 558 ft ascent

42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!

Sun 22 Feb 2026
£60

Ongar, Essex, UK

St Peters Way Ultra

42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!

Beginner-friendly
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Undulating
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent

The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.

Sat 8 Aug 2026
£56-£93

St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey12

The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.

Recycling
Beginner-friendly
Music
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Flat
Traffic free
Event village
Park
Sustainability policy
Relay
Age 18 & over

12 hrs trail running

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.

Sun 25 Oct 2026
£35

Bishop's Stortford, Essex, UK

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.

Beginner-friendly
Chip timing
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Flat
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent

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.

Sat 5 Dec 2026
£80-£120

Manningtree, Essex, UK

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.