Explore the East of England
As the vast wetlands of the Fens rise into the rolling countryside of Norfolk, it is easy to appreciate this region's often-understated beauty. Discover clubs, events and adventures in the East of England right here.
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- Sat 20 Sep
- £23-£37.50
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 21 Sep
- £78-£180
ATW Big East & Maldon Triathlon
The Big East and Maldon Triathlon is brought to you by the largest triathlon organiser in the UK! A great experience featuring a tidal river swim.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Half Ironman
- Middle aquabike
- Sun 21 Sep
- £35-£49
Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon
Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers to receive an exclusive event medal and goody bag!
- 13.1 miles road running + 540 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- FREE-£37
ATW Welwyn Half Marathon & Fun Run
The popular Welwyn Half Marathon starts and finishes on the impressive 400m athletics track at Gosling Sports Park with an ideal, traffic-free, disused railway line in between.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 28 Sep
- £25-£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 12 Oct
- £18.90-£39
AEPG Great Eastern Run
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed back to the streets of Peterborough City Centre, for the return of the Great Eastern Run!
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£58.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£24
Love Luton RunFest
Love Luton is delighted to host the 12th running event for the town. The races will start and finish in Luton town centre and head through award-winning parks on traffic-free, closed roads.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 19 Oct
- £13-£20
Run 10 in the Fen
The beast roars back! In celebration of 25 years, an iconic running event returns. An out-and-back 5K or 10K across the beautiful, but sometimes brutal and bleak, Cambridgeshire Fens.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 26 Oct
- £31-£36
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 26 Oct
- £58-£90
ATW Grafham Duathlon - Incorporating the European Standard Duathlon Qualifier
Join ATW, the largest multisport organiser in the UK, at the iconic Grafham Water - a venue that has been used for award-winning events, national championships and GB qualifier races.
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £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 1 Nov
- £23-£37.50
Catherine Wheel Canter
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 1 Nov
- £23-£37.50
Guy Fawkes Gallop
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the track to see how far you can go in 6 hours, whether you reach 5K or an ultra, over the 400m circuit.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 1 Nov
- £55.50-£57.50
Rocket Around the Running Track
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for 12 hours and see how far you can go!
- 12 hrs track and field
- Sat 1 Nov
- £55.50-£57.50
Fireworks 50
Welcome to the Fireworks Festival of Running! Come and tackle the 400 metre athletics track for the festival's ultimate goal of 50 miles in 12 hours! Have you got what it takes?
- 50 miles track and field
- Sun 2 Nov
- FREE-£37
ATW Bedford 10K & Half Marathon
This event is more than just a run. You’ll be warmed up with personal trainers, welcomed home by a professional commentator and your cheer-squad will be kept fed and watered by quality caterers!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£37
ATW Remembrance Runs
Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 8 Nov
- £29-£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 + 478 ft ascent
- Sun 9 Nov
- £31-£36
Remembrance Run
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance 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 22 Nov
- £31-£36
Turkey Trot
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 23 Nov
- £35-£37
Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon
Join the return of this much-loved half marathon in the heart of Norfolk, taking place this autumn on flat, fast, closed roads and complete with an awesome Event Village and medal!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 30 Nov
- £31-£36
St Andrews Day Challenge
The patron saint day of St Andrews falls on a weekend so there's now an event to support it! Run for as long as you can, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 30 Nov
- £22-£24
ATW Hatfield 5
Join ATW Events for the 11th Year of the Hatfield 5, now featuring the Herts County Championships, this is the region's fastest 5 miler (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022).
- Road run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £31-£36
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 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
- Sun 7 Dec
- £30-£35
ATW Grafham Water | Trail & Canicross
The most scenic running event in Cambridgeshire! You are invited to the beautiful Grafham Water to tackle a scenic 10-mile trail run that circumnavigates the reservoir.
- 10 miler
- CaniCross
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
Southend Rudolph Run
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Fun run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- £31-£36
Twas The Run Before Christmas
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, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 14 Dec
- FREE-£31
ATW Stevenage Winter Half Marathon & 10K
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the half marathon winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 20 Dec
- £23-£37.50
Christmas Canter
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Wed 31 Dec
- £27-£29
ATW St Albans New Years Eve 10K
Finish the year with a brand new PB and celebrate the arrival of a brand new year with a glass of fizz and a healthy twist at this New Year's Eve running extravaganza.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £32-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 17 Jan 2026
- £25-£38
Windmill Way Wander
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Follow the Windmill Way route on a distance of your choice - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra within 7 hours.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 24 Jan 2026
- £27-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £25-£31
ATW Bedford 5 & 10
This flat, fast, traffic-free and chip timed event is a sure-fire guaranteed way to give you the best chance of a PB over the 5 or 10 mile distance.
- Fun run
- 10 miler
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £12-£33
ATW Watford Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run
This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years! Join a day of running, community spirit and exciting experiences.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- 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.
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £32-£38
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 2026
- £33-£38
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 + 558 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £28-£30
ATW Love Welwyn Garden City 10K
11th anniversary! Welcome to the Love Welwyn Garden City 10K — historically held around Valentine's Day this is the event that encourages you to fall in love with running.
- 10 km road running + 246 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £26-£36
ATW Bedford Half Marathon & 10K
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the Half Marathon or 10K.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £27-£38
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 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!
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £17-£31
ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Combines the thrill of running and the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course through the town's rich history and vibrant landscapes.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 5K run
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £33-£35
Colchester Half Marathon
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
- 13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £20-£35
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon
Run 13.1 unforgettable miles through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic University grounds on a flat, fast-paced course perfect for supporting a charity cause and chasing a personal best.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £16-£27
ATW Debden 10K and 5K
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £32-£34
Essex 20
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
- 20 miles road running + 195 ft ascent
- Sat 21 Mar 2026
- £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 22 Mar 2026
- £24-£34
ATW Run Fest at Lee Valley
Smash your personal best on a traffic-free, flat and fast course from the White Water Centre and into surrounding beautiful regional parkland with a custom-designed medal for finishers.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £32-£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 2026
- £26-£28
ATW St Albans Easter 10K
A flat, fast and chip timed event - it's a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Mon 6 Apr 2026
- FREE-£32
ATW Stevenage Spring Half Marathon & 10K
From the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, wind your way around superb traffic-free tarmac routes and enjoy the beautiful Fairlands Valley Park the return to a vibrant event village!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £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 26 Apr 2026
- £27-£38
The Other Run
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Use this event to earn your Virtual London Marathon medal and a Zig Zag medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £50
The Maldon Mud Race
The Original World Famous Maldon Mud Race in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater and only happens at low tide!
- 500 m multi terrain running
- Sun 3 May 2026
- £53-£115
ATW St Neots Triathlon | Race 1
Stunning riverside venue! Swim in the beautiful River Ouse, cycle through scenic villages and run around Riverside Park in a triathlon or aquabike event of your choice.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £29-£38
Zig Zag Marathon and Half
Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £44-£49
HSV Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike
This is a great race for all standards, from the absolute beginner right through to the seasoned triathlete. The course is fast, flat and has great PB potential.
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £42
Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K
The Colchester Stampede 10k presented by Larking Gowen event has a route like no other and one you wont want to miss out on.
- 10 km road running + 77 m ascent