Ultra runs in East of England
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- Sat 17 Jan
- £33-£35
Windmill Way Wander | Ultra Marathon
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an ultra? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for over a marathon distance up to the 7-hour cut off.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running
- 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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 48 miles trail running + 1923 ft ascent
- 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!
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb
- £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
- £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
- £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
- Sun 26 Apr
- £33-£38
The Other Run | Ultra Marathon
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete an ultra and earn a Zig Zag medal too. Cover your Virtual London Marathon miles here!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 17 May
- £33-£38
The Birthday Run | Ultra Marathon
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 40 miles multi terrain running
- 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.
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Park
- Age 14 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- 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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sun 7 Jun
- £33-£38
Valley of the Owls Run | Ultra Marathon
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 24 hrs trail running
- Sat 27 Jun
- £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
- £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
- £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
- £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 22 Aug
- £33-£38
The Lucky Clover | Ultra Marathon
Your race, your pace, your distance! Ultra runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 6 Sep
- £33-£38
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | Ultra Marathon
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs multi terrain 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.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- Fixed time runs 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 19 Sep
- £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
- £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
- From £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
- £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