Trail Ultra runs in East of England
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- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £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!
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £33-£38
Thetford Festival of Running | Ultra Marathon
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest in a looped-route ultra with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £33-£38
Haughley Festival of Running | Ultra Marathon
Join Zig Zag Running at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling more than marathon distance on paths and trails.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £33-£38
The Roman Ramble | Ultra Marathon
A relaxed, lap-based trail ultra through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
- £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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £33-£35
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | Ultra Marathon
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely looped ultra trail route.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 32 miles trail running
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Sat 8 Aug 2026
- £56-£93
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
- Sat 8 Aug 2026
- £56-£93
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
- Sat 12 Sep 2026
- £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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 19 Sep 2026
- £33-£38
The Lucky Horseshoe | Ultra Marathon
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs trail running + 1260 ft ascent
- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £31-£38
The Wensum Way Trail | Ultra Marathon
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over ultra distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 25 Oct 2026
- £35
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
- Enter online
- Flat
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 30 miles trail running + 188 ft ascent
- Sat 5 Dec 2026
- £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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 80 miles trail running + 2036 ft ascent
- Fri 3 - Sat 4 Jul 2026
The Full Essex Way Ultra
- 82 miles trail running + 3469 ft ascent
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
Fairlands Valley Challenge | 50K Ultra
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K
- 50 km trail running + 800 m ascent