Beginner-friendly Trail runs in East of England
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- Sat 8 Aug
- £56-£100
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.
- 12 hrs trail running
- Sun 25 Oct
- £35-£55
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.
- 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Nov
- £31-£33
Dirt Half Challenge
Join hundreds of runners for an award-winning, off-road adventure through autumnal countryside. With woodland paths and canal-side tracks, it delivers challenge, beauty, and unbeatable vibes.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 581 ft ascent
- Sat 5 Dec
- £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.
- 80 miles trail running + 2036 ft ascent
- Sat 21 Mar
- £30-£40
Paras'10 Colchester | Roman Rampage
- 10 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £55
Run the Wild Half Marathon - Spring Edition
- 21.1 km trail running + 300 m ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £20-£22
The Greenway Challenge
- 13 miles trail running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £33-£35
Dunstable Downs Half Marathon
- 21.2 km trail running + 450 m ascent
- Sat 31 Oct
- £73-£75
Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K
- 50 km trail running + 800 m ascent