Trail Running calendar near Brighton and Hove 2026-2027

A night running challenge at Hyde Hall Farm offering twelve hour or six hour shifts under the stars. Head torches are required and hot drinks plus an aid station are provided with a medal for every finisher.

A 42 km trail to road marathon across the South Downs featuring an ascent of Ditchling Beacon and a final 6 km into Hove Lawns on the Brighton Marathon course.

Scenic mixed terrain races along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Options include a Half Marathon, a 10K and a Junior Race with marked trails, marshals, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 50 mile point-to-point race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5,700 ft of climb, seven staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour finish limit.

Four 50 mile Centurion Running events from 10 April to 13 November 2027 make up the 50 Mile Grand Slam.

A round of the Kent Backyard Ultra Series at Lillyroo’s Glamping near Deal, run on a flat 4.167 mile coastal loop. The event offers the open-ended Backyard Ultra format plus a separate 7 Hour Challenge and on-site camping and food.

Races on the Thames Path at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club in Runnymede offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 km courses with marked turnaround points and stocked checkpoints.

A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.

A 50K ridge-line trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover, fully marked with three main aid stations and a 9-hour time limit.

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge on 17 April 2027 offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes from Windsor Racecourse with full support and marked trails.

Guided marathon through the Chiltern Hills with qualified run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher medal on 17 April 2027.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

A family-oriented inflatable obstacle course and fun run in St Albans on 24 April 2027, with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, on-course water and finisher medals. Group, family and charity discounts are offered.

Lap based timed running event at Tilgate Park in Crawley offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km out and back course. Flexible start times and paid medal or lower cost no medal entry options are offered.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

Coastal trek and trail event on the Isle of Wight with routes from 10 mile to 106 km, regular support stations, camping, transfers and GPS tracking.

Combined entry covering four Centurion 100 mile races from 1 May to 17 October 2027, including Thames Path 100, South Downs Way 100, North Downs Way 100 and Autumn 100.