Brighton
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 98 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 10 hour, 10 lap endurance event at Pippingford Park with 3 mile, 4 mile or 5 mile loop options and up to 700 ft climb per lap; finishing grade is based on shortest loop.
Military style obstacle mud run at Hever Castle Kent with 3 km, 6 km and 12 km options and many obstacles modelled on Royal Marines training.
Trail running in Hurtwood Forest near Guildford with 15 km and 21 km routes, on-site facilities, water stations and medals for all.
An annual 25 km or 50 km countryside challenge in Kent Surrey and Sussex with written route directions, checkpoints, included food and GPX files.
Timed multi-lap running at Buchan Country Park in Crawley with lap based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour time limit. Medal and lower cost no medal entry options are offered.
An 8 km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, prizes for first male and female, village hall facilities and a 60 person entry limit.
A trail running weekend at Beachy Head offering Ultra, marathon, half and 10k distances with coastal scenery, staffed aid stations and marked routes.
An overnight self supported 50 km ultra from East Grinstead to Brighton on 30 to 31 October 2026, in person event with tickets at £14.46 and no refunds.
A relaxed Halloween-themed 3 km obstacle run on a new course with waves of participants, mandatory headtorch, on-course burpee penalties, and optional costumes.
November 2026
Trail run from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs with three distances, varied trails, scenic views and finisher medal and refreshments.
A 27 mile night time group run at Devil's Dyke with about 982 metres of ascent on trails; head torches required and runners must be 16 or older.
Celebrate Fireworks night with a flexible distance run along the flat Downslink trail in Southwater. Choose your distance on the day and run as many laps as you like over seven hours to earn a bespoke medal.
A 14 mile trail run on 22 Nov 2026 with an initial climb, downloadable route maps, water stations, limited parking and a 50-place field.
Complete as many 5 km laps as possible on a marked trail loop from Peaslake Community Hall, with a 2 km ascent toward Pitch Hill and a downhill return. Solo and three-person team entries are available, with refreshments and prizes included.
Trail run from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with three distances 21.3k, 15.5k and 10.8k featuring a climb to the South Downs Way and sea views.
Lap-based timed running on the Downslink at Southwater with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour limit; all participants receive a finisher medal.
Northchapel Santa Dash on 29 November features festive 5K, 2.5K and a toddler scramble with medals for all and proceeds for Northchapel Village School.