Trail Running calendar near Alton 2026-2027

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Run a scenic but testing out and back marathon or half around Woldingham and the North Downs, with wooded trails, chalk pits and steep climbs. Finish with a medal, race t shirt and post race goodies in a friendly event.

Riverside races at Temple Island Meadows in September 2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K and junior event. Mixed undulating courses, chip timing, a themed medal, race photos and post race goodies.

A guided 30 mile trail run around the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft of ascent, following the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and finishing on the beach at Studland Bay.

Multi-distance trek and trail event on the South Downs Way on 5 and 6 September 2026, from Eastbourne to Arundel. Routes pass Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters and include rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping options.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A guided *10 km* trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford, using North Downs Way and Netley Heath paths, led by a qualified guide. Group-paced, two 2026 dates, £16 entry and car parking at the meeting point.

A bi-annual trail race around Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, Kent, offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra courses on wooded trails and quiet lanes with lake views.

A multi-distance towpath challenge from Putney Bridge to Henley, with supported rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking and options for walkers, faster runners and two-day formats as part of a riverside weekend festival.

A three-race fell running series on the Isle of Wight, held 12–13 September 2026, also serving as the SEAA Fell Running Championships. Races range from 3.8 km to 21 km, with entries open from 22 October 2025 to 7 September 2026.

Trail races in Shere, Surrey, with **10k**, **21k** and **42k** routes across the Surrey Hills, chip timing, marked courses, aid stations, an Event Village and free parking. Start and finish at the cricket pavilion.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

A marathon in Farnham, Surrey on 13 September 2026 with listed spectacular views. Entry is £45, places are limited to 1000 and entries close on 8 September 2026.

A multi terrain trail race in Rye, East Sussex, offering 30k and 15k routes through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event supports local charities and includes a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A mixed trail 10k and 5k in Slinfold raising funds for local causes, with chip timing, children’s races and refreshments at the cricket club. Adult finishers receive a replica world record medal and age group awards are presented.

A 13.1 mile half marathon in Richmond Park on 13 September 2026, starting at Sheen Gate and following the Tamsin Trail and park roads with water stations and refreshments on route.