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Trail runs in East of England

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It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £27-£32
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Christmas Canter | Half Marathon

It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route over half marathon distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 764 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

WTF Where's The Finish?

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs trail 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!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £27-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £27-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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.
  • Sun 29 Mar 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £27-£38
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
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.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £27-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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.
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
  • £33-£165
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
  • + 2 more races
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.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £80-£130
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Ultra run
Start and finish in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat, and enjoy a super-scenic 5K or 10K, great atmosphere, medal, goody bag and event hub.
  • Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £16-£26
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham 10K & 5K

Start and finish in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat, and enjoy a super-scenic 5K or 10K, great atmosphere, medal, goody bag and event hub.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Free venue entry
  • Age 12 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £27-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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.
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

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.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
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!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days trail running
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
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 12 hrs trail running
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.
  • Sat 8 Aug 2026
  • £56-£93
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Relay
  • Age 20 & over
  • 12 hrs trail running
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.
  • Sat 12 Sep 2026
  • £80-£120
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
  • Ultra run
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!
  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
  • £27-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
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!
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £27-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
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.
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2

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