Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

Night orienteering in Brockenhurst: a 60 minute score event in the New Forest. Visit as many controls as you can for points using SIAC timing and waterproof maps, and bring high visibility clothing and lights for after dark navigation.

Join KNC9 at Maidstone East for a lively night street orienteering event using MapRun. Explore the town in a 60 minute score format chasing 30 controls, then unwind with fellow orienteers at the Newnham Court Inn.

Winter on the Downs offers single loop ultra races from Eastbourne over the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs, with 50K, 55 mile and 100 mile options. Expect winter trail conditions, dramatic coastal views and a true South Downs test.

The Trail Urbain du Touquet will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Friday 5 December 2025. You can run 11 kilometers.

Enjoy scenic trails across the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse with 21.3 km, 12.0 km or 9 km options weaving tree lines, hilltop views and a flat finish. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal make it a rewarding day out.

Join a magical evening run through parkland past the illuminated Cowdray Ruins at the Cowdray Winter Night Run. Head torches are mandatory and there are 5 km and 10 km distances plus dog friendly canicross and kids races.

Brave the winter trails of Salisbury Plain with undulating terrain, steep climbs and compact tracks across historic military land. Half and marathon options come with marked routes, aid stations and finisher medals, so bring trail shoes.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Experience a magical night trail run through the atmospheric Cowdray Estate, passing the iconic ruins under the stars. Choose kids and adult distances from 3 km to 10 km for a fun evening in the Run the Seasons Winter series.

Support Hospice of St Francis at the Wild Christmas Charity Run, a guided 8km trail or 4km family walk from Church Farm Cafe. Enjoy a mince pie with entry, optional fancy dress and limited places so book early.

Join the Christmas Charity Trail The 12 Woods of Christmas on 6 December 2025 at The Generals Arms in Little Baddow for a festive off road run supporting Farleigh Hospices. Choose about 3.5 or 6 miles, follow a narrative route and enjoy sea..

Run a scenic 50k through the Surrey Hills on a fully signed out and back trail with food stations and live timing. Friendly for newcomers to ultras yet rewarding for seasoned trail runners.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December 2025 for a festive run through heath and woodland in the New Forest. Fully marked single lap courses from 15km to 50km start at Holmesly Campsite and you can plant a tree instead of a medal.

The Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10 mile mixed terrain run in Peacehaven, with fancy dress, seasonal music and mince pies at the finish. Fun, muddy miles and a recycled medal await while supporting local children's and hospice charities.

The Trifarm Winter 10k decides the winter series championship on a largely off road trail around Trifarm in Boreham, Essex. Enjoy a friendly, low key race day with simple on site facilities.

Run a scenic 10 km loop around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on 7 December 2025, mostly on trail and fully marshalled and marked. Limited to 70 runners, with postrace tea and cake at Winchelsea Beach Community Centre.

The Cross de St Nicolas à Wimille will take place in Wimille on Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run between 6 and 8 kilometers.

Join the Christmas Cracker at Newlands Corner on 7 December for pantomime themed family score orienteering and colour coded Orange Green and Blue courses. Guildford Orienteers will provide festive refreshments and friendly guidance.

Join the Phoenix Running Bobble Wobble Run at Crystal Palace Park for a timed multi lap challenge on park trails. Run as many 1.65 mile laps as you can in seven hours and collect a finishers medal and Phoenix bobble hat.

Take part in the festive Bobble Wobble Run at Ardingly Reservoir, choosing 5 km to ultra laps on scenic off road trails with a flexible start window. Finishers get the new double lined Phoenix bobble hat and a finisher medal unless you opt..