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 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 routes of 21.3K, 16.5K and 12K from Goodwood Racecourse through the South Downs with varied terrain, views and on-course support.
A 27 mile night group training run at Devil's Dyke with about 1,000 m of ascent, led by Trail Run Explorers; head torches required and participants must be 16 plus.
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.
A festive community run in the South Downs National Park with 5K, 2.5K and a toddler scramble, medals for finishers and funds raised for Northchapel Village School.
December 2026
Guided trail run at Box Hill covering 12.5 miles with about 1000 m of ascent across woodland and technical climbs, led at a steady group pace by an experienced guide.
Three marked single-loop trail races around the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse, offering 100 miles, 55 miles and 50 km options with aid stations, GPS tracking and UTMB Index status.
Map and compass adventure in the Surrey Hills on 5 December 2026, with run and bike options for solo entrants or teams and bike hire available.
A December 10 mile undulating race around Peacehaven with mostly off road sections, marked route, finishers' medal and festive prizes.
Timed lap event at Tilgate Park, Crawley with 5 km laps and distances from 5 km to ultra, a 7 hour limit, and a finisher medal for all participants.
A taster on the Longbridge 100 backyard course: six 7 km yards totalling 42 km using backyard rules, with timed results, prizes and on-course support.
A 200 mile continuous loop across southern England on five way marked trails, with a 96 hour limit, three major aid stations with sleeping and a 20 kg drop bag limit.