Trail Running calendar near Aylesford 2026-2027

Experience the rolling hills and lowland heath of the South Downs National Park with five trail distances ranging from 12km to 110km. All races start and finish at a vibrant event village on the historic Cowdray Estate.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a flexible timed format. Choose your own distance from 5km to an ultra marathon on a scenic 5.3km out and back loop.

Test your endurance at Congo Stream with a four hour multi lap challenge. Run solo or in a team through wooded trails and historic trenches on a scenic three kilometer loop with a dedicated lap for kids.

A scenic trail half marathon in Seaford on 19 April 2026 that links the seafront with the South Downs and features undulating terrain and climbs. Surplus funds support local charities and entrants receive a medal, water stations and finish..

An off-road charity event in Findon with a 10km trail, a 10km CaniRun, a 5 mile course and a 2km kids run around Nepcote Green. Proceeds support Findon Swimming Pool and the local school PTA.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a timed run through the Chiltern countryside and the exclusive Wormsley Estate. This event offers mixed terrain courses over multiple distances starting from Ibstone Common to support a local primary school.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course in St Albans on Saturday 25 April 2026, featuring a series of inflatable obstacles along a 5K route; recent booking figures and participant feedback indicate active interest.

Run your own marathon on The Itchen Way in Winchester. This flexible 7-hour event lets you decide your distance on the day, from a short lap to an ultra, with medals for all finishers. Start any time before 1 PM and enjoy a stocked aid stat..

The La Sarrazine will take place in Tournehem-sur-la-Hem on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

A community running event in Hadleigh on 25 Apr 2026 with approximate 9.5-mile and 4.5-mile courses, staggered starts, and fundraising for the Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding.

A 15 mile trail run from the beer garden of the Ye Olde Smugglers Inne in Alfriston with two pub checkpoints offering a drink and snack; route GPX and a race narrative are provided and results appear within 24 hours.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon options; the marathon uses the officially measured Kirtling Route, aid stations appear every 10k and parking is included.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

Trail runs through Angmering Park Estate in Patching on 26 April 2026, with 10-mile and 10 km courses amid bluebells. Canicross entries are available for a small supplement and the finish is at The Worlds End Pub.

Bolt Round the Holt is a forest trail race at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run while raising funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and care.