Brighton
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 108 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
Trail running event in Hartfield, United Kingdom on 15 November 2026 with 10 km and half marathon races and 84 registered runners.
A rolling 10-mile loop around Ashdown Forest across heathland, woodland and sandy tracks with varied climbs and a GPX route for a social trail run.
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 running from Plumpton Racecourse into the South Downs with three distances, scenic climbs, chip timing and on-course support plus a finisher medal.
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 Santa Dash in Northchapel on Sunday 29 November 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.
Single loop winter trail ultras on the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse, offered as 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles with winter conditions and required qualifiers.
A winter adventure race in the Surrey Hills combining trail running and mountain biking with map and compass navigation, multiple time-based options 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 guided 10 km trail run through Ashdown Forest followed by an hour of yoga at Tranquility Yoga Studio, with tea and light snacks in Heron's Ghyll on Dec 6, 2026.
A 200 mile continuous loop from Juniper Hall across the North and South Downs with a 96 hour limit, GPX navigation and three major aid stations.