Trail runs in East of England
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- Sun 8 Feb
- £33-£35
Run for Cake
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 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
- £27-£35
Thetford Festival of Running
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over the distance of your choice with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- 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 21 Mar
- £27-£38
Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 29 Mar
- £33-£38
Zig Zag Challenge
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Fri 3 Apr
- £33-£38
Easter Challenge
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event at Suffolk Running Centre on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £27-£38
Haughley Festival of Running
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 19 Apr
- £27-£38
The Roman Ramble
A relaxed, lap-based trail run through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £33-£165
Farmmageddon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? You have 32 hours to complete 100 miles over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm. 24-hour or shorter distance options too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sat 6 Jun
- £80-£130
Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Festival
Push your limits at the highly competitive Summer Suffolk Backyard Ultra — run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Fri 12 Jun
- £25-£27
Run Sandringham 10K
Start and finish in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat, and enjoy a super-scenic 10K, great atmosphere, medal, goody bag and event hub.
- 10 km road running
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £90-£225
Run Sandringham 24
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, attracting a large field of runners of all abilities to the winter residence of The Royal Family, to run a 24-hour race around the estate.
- 24 hrs trail running
- Sat 27 Jun
- £27-£38
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
- £300-£350
Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
- 10 days trail running
- 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
- Sat 8 Aug
- £56-£95
ATW First To Full Triathlon Festival | 12hr Solo
Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.
- 12 hrs trail running
- Sat 12 Sep
- £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.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 19 Sep
- £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!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 27 Sep
- £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!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 25 Oct
- £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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 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