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East of England

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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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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.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Aug
  • £70-£80
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

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
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £32.40-£43.20
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.

  • Long sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive

Spring events in the East of England

Including sponsored walks like Macmillan's Mighty Hikes as well as lesser known gems. Get the latest event updates and offers in the East of England delivered straight to your inbox with our newsletter.

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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 May
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike at a stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic routes, a custom designed medal and much more.
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 May
  • £65-£140
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Box End Triathlon

A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon and aquabike at a stunning watersports venue with immaculate water quality, scenic routes, a custom designed medal and much more.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Relay triathlon
  • + 2 more races
  • Mon 6 May
  • £4-£20
Thetford, Norfolk, UK

Breckland 10K Thetford AC Anniversary - Race 1

Thetford AC celebrates their 50th anniversary, so for one year only we plan to run a duo of events with jigsaw medal to celebrate.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Mon 6 May
  • FREE-£8
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

Flitton Flit Fun Run

The Fun Run is a friendly running event on a flat cross-country route around Flitton and Flitwick Moors for adults and children.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • Mon 6 May
  • £6-£14
Radlett, Hertfordshire, UK

Nagler Simmons Radlett Rotary Five Fields Fun Runs

The event comprises of 2 fun runs.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Mon 6 May
  • £16-£20
Witham, Essex, UK

May Day 5 Mile

Welcome to the Witham Running Club May Day 5 race!

  • 5 miles road running
  • Tue 7 May
  • FREE-£20
Harwich, Essex, UK

Harwich Runners 5K Series - Race 1

The first in a 5-race series of summer evening events.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Wed 8 May
  • £6.10-£17.10
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

Great Yarmouth Promenade 5 Mile Series - Race 2

Great Yarmouth Road Runners are pleased to host once again their Great Yarmouth Promenade Five Mile race series.

  • 5 miles road running
  • Wed 8 May
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 2

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Thu 9 May
  • £33-£35
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK

RM - Ricky Races 3

Running Miles is inviting you to join us for our Ricky Races 3 - 2024, one of our Thursday series of runs at our lovely Rickmansworth Aquadrome route.

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 11 May
  • £75
Tring, Hertfordshire, UK

Chilterns 30

The Chiltern Hills provide beautiful trails to explore on this 30 km trail running adventure! Checkpoint, trail running instruction and finishers medal included.

  • 30 km trail running
  • Sat 11 May
  • £21
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

WaldenJNR Duathlon

The 2024 WaldenJNR Duathlon takes place at Carver Barracks near Saffron Walden.

  • Kids duathlon 5
  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 May
  • £29.50-£130
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Races Rush Weekend

Nuclear Races challenge all levels of fitness ability and ages - testing courage, determination, teamwork and physical strength.

  • Fun run
  • Obstacle race 7
  • Mud run
  • Sat 11 May
  • £30-£55
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Hanningfield Reservoir Essex - Triathlons & Open Water Swims

Wild Deer Events venture South to Essex and the majestic Hanningfield Reservoir which sits between Billericay and Chelmsford.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Lake swim 2
  • Sat 11 May
  • £35
Diss, Norfolk, UK

Escape Boudicca Way Ultra

Starting out at Diss the 36 mile Boudicca Way, taking in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, before finishing at Norwich Station.

  • 36 miles trail running
  • Sat 11 May
  • £20
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

Ipswich Twilight 5K Race

Ipswich JAFFA Running Club is pleased to advise the Ipswich Twilight 5k races will be returning this year with our new sponsor, ABP.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £24-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Marathon & Half

The marathon takes on the measured Kirtling Road route. Great for trying for a Good For Age.

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 12 May
  • £6-£15
Sawston, Cambridgeshire, UK

Sawston Fun Run and Walk

Get Ready to Make 2024 the Best Year Ever!

  • Fun run 2
  • Short walk 2
  • Sun 12 May
  • £8-£35
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Spring Classic Sportive

The Spring Classic - the perfect way to get some miles into the legs and a chance to test out your early season fitness.

  • Sportive 4
  • Sun 12 May
  • £45
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

HSV Triathlon Races

This event is organised by Tri-Force Triathlon Club in the Memory of Trace Allen.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike

Summer events in the East of England

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One of the country’s most popular middle distance swim-bike-run events, delivered by triathletes for triathletes, at the beautiful and iconic Grafham Water.
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £135-£175
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Grafman Middle Distance Triathlon & Aquabike

One of the country’s most popular middle distance swim-bike-run events, delivered by triathletes for triathletes, at the beautiful and iconic Grafham Water.

  • Half Ironman
  • Standard aquabike
Classic and beautiful rides around Norfolk and the surrounding countryside. Starting from City Hall and taking in the edge of the Broads, the coast and more, to finish with food, drink and a medal.
  • Sun 2 Jun
  • £24-£29.50
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

Norwich 100/60/30

Classic and beautiful rides around Norfolk and the surrounding countryside. Starting from City Hall and taking in the edge of the Broads, the coast and more, to finish with food, drink and a medal.

  • Long sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive
A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £10-£38
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run

A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
  • Short walk
Located at the Stewartby Sailing Club this venue is perfect for triathlon and aquabike and was host to a sold-out GB team qualifier event in 2023, with probably the fastest bike leg in the country!
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £65-£115
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Stewartby Lake Triathlon & Aquabike

Located at the Stewartby Sailing Club this venue is perfect for triathlon and aquabike and was host to a sold-out GB team qualifier event in 2023, with probably the fastest bike leg in the country!

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Standard aquabike
Join this exhilarating Endurance Weekend in the stunning Chiltern Hills! Whether you seek a weekend of endurance, picturesque sights or a chance to bond with fellow athletes, this is your opportunity!
  • Fri 21 - Sun 23 Jun
  • £8-£125
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, UK

ATW Chiltern Endurance Weekend

Join this exhilarating Endurance Weekend in the stunning Chiltern Hills! Whether you seek a weekend of endurance, picturesque sights or a chance to bond with fellow athletes, this is your opportunity!

  • Lake swim 6
  • Ironman
  • Half Ironman
  • Long sportive 2
  • Medium sportive 2
  • + 7 more races
A unique, team endurance swimming challenge for all abilities. Gather a team of between 1 to 8 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 24 hours!
  • Sat 22 - Sun 23 Jun
  • £40
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

24hr Swim Relay: Box End Park

A unique, team endurance swimming challenge for all abilities. Gather a team of between 1 to 8 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 24 hours!

  • 24 hrs lake swimming
Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside featuring a swim in the River Ouse, a scenic ride and a marathon around the beautiful town of St Neots.
  • Sat 6 Jul
  • £289-£320
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey Full Distance Triathlon

Complete your own Odyssey on a journey of self-discovery in the Cambridgeshire countryside featuring a swim in the River Ouse, a scenic ride and a marathon around the beautiful town of St Neots.

  • 3.8 km river swimming
  • 180 km road cycling
  • 26.2 miles road running
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 the 10th Anniversary of this unique endurance challenge!
  • Fri 26 Jul - Sun 4 Aug
  • £206-£340
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Great Barrow Challenge | 10 in 10

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 the 10th Anniversary of this unique endurance challenge!

  • 10 days trail running
A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon, aquabike, aquathlon and duathlon in magnificent grounds including manicured sports fields, lakes, wildlife and greenery.
  • Sun 4 Aug
  • £22-£115
Northwood, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hertfordshire & Middlesex Triathlon

A choice of multi-sports events including triathlon, relay triathlon, aquabike, aquathlon and duathlon in magnificent grounds including manicured sports fields, lakes, wildlife and greenery.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sprint aquathlon 2
  • + 3 more races
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.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Aug
  • FREE-£80
Sandringham, Norfolk, UK

Run Sandringham 24 and Mini Kid's Race

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.

  • Fun run
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • FREE
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

First Saturday of the Month - Your local FREE timed 5km race

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £14.40
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

Box End – Mass Start Swim Series - Swim 1 | 750M

Welcome to Mass Start Swim Series 2024… Historically, an amazing well known exciting event at the beautiful Box End.

  • 750 m lake swimming

Autumn events in the East of England

Finish off the event season with these runs, bike rides, triathlons and more! Stay up to date on event offers and updates with our newsletter.

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Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Champion is ideal if you're an experienced sportive rider.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £43.20
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Champion

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Champion is ideal if you're an experienced sportive rider.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 3209 ft ascent
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £41.40
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Classic

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.

  • 64 miles road cycling + 1985 ft ascent
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £32.40
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Cool

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.

  • 36 miles road cycling + 1079 ft ascent
More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Sep
  • £12-£40
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford Running Festival

More than just a running race! Join thousands at Bedfordshire’s most popular weekend of running with festival magic, live music, bar, yoga, kids zone, street food, outdoor cinema and fun fair!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
Starting and finishing at Portman Road Stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC, runners will cross the finish line to a roaring crowd of admirers!
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £33.50-£45.50
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Come and get involved with the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.
  • Sat 9 Nov
  • £13-£36
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs

Come and get involved with the Essex Remembrance Run, in support of The Felix Fund, to help honour our fallen heroes and support a fantastic military charity.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 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!
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £34-£36
Norwich, Norfolk, UK

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
  • Wed 4 Sep
  • £1-£4
Basildon, Essex, UK

Crown to Crown - Race 6

The Crown to Crown is a long established race and very popular within the running community, attracting runners from across Essex and London.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Sep
  • FREE
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK

First Saturday of the Month 5K

First Saturday of the Month - Your local FREE timed 5km race

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Sep
  • £14
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The Muntjac Half

The Muntjac 15 is a trail race linking 5 stunningly beautiful woodlands together.

  • 15 miles trail running
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £60-£62
Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK

Suffolk Coastal Path 50K

Run the stunning Suffolk Coastal Path from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh.

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £6-£22
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

Sandridge 10K

The Sandridge 10k and family fun run is back for 2024!

  • Fun run
  • 10K run

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