Trail Running calendar near Birling Gap 2026-2027

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A 10K within the private grounds of Chevening Estate in Sevenoaks, Kent on 13 September 2026. The scenic route crosses parkland and tree lined avenues and includes timed results and bespoke finisher medals.

The SainCaTouf will take place in Criel-sur-Mer on Sunday 13 September 2026.

A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

Triple Trail Races 2026 in Kent offers 25km, 50km and 100km trail routes that connect the North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way, finishing at Loddington Farm with a race village, on-site camping and on-course support.

A scenic trail running event at Hambledon Vineyard offering races from 1 km to 20 km, chip timed with trophies and fundraising for Brain Tumour Research and Hambledon Primary School.

Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers meda..

A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.

The Trail des 3 Forts (T3F) will take place in Le Portel on Friday 25 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 56 kilometers.

Looped trail event in the Chilterns based at Henley on 26 September 2026. Offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping at basecamp.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex on 26 and 27 September 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and a Kids Race. The Ultra includes the British OCR Ultra Championship.

A 10 mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm featuring private trails, about 240 m of ascent and a one mile Yew Tree lined finishing avenue. The event includes marshals, medics, on course water stations and a pop up cafe.

A Backyard Ultra near Welwyn Garden City with runners repeating a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner finishes alone. The event runs across day and night with pub facilities, spectator access and on site marquee space.

A timed multi lap event on 26 September 2026 in Walton on Thames combining a flat 5.3 km out and back riverside course with a cake themed aid station, multiple distance options and a seven hour time limit.

The Les Boucles de la Citadelle will take place in Calais on Saturday 26 September 2026.

The UT10B - Ultra Trail des 10 Tours de Bretteville will take place in Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 7 and 68 kilometers.

A 10 mile trail race at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 with steep climbs, single track woodland, mud and water crossings on a marked, traffic free route. Finishers receive a memento plus cake and a free pint and trophies are awarded.