Beginner-friendly Trail runs in East of England
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- Sun 1 Feb
- £60
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.
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- Sat 14 Feb
- £33-£35
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!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 22 Feb
- £60
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!
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sat 8 Aug
- £56-£95
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
- Sun 1 Mar
- £25-£27
High Lodge Half Marathon - Spring
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 21 Mar
- £33-£47
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