Trail Running calendar near Brighton and Hove 2026-2027

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

Three towns host races across a Bank Holiday weekend in 2027, with combined results forming the Mid Sussex Marathon. Distances include 10 mile, 10k, a chip timed mile and a family fun run, plus virtual and combo marathon options.

A guided 30 mile trail run from West Hanger, Guildford, combining North Downs Way and Greensand Way with on-route coaching and group pacing.

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

A 4 km multi terrain relay at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames with solo, pairs and team formats plus a race village and on site camping.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

A 10 hours 10 laps endurance event at Denbies Wine Estate with roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops and graded finishers awarded a medal and coloured shirt.

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest near Andover offering 5k, 10k, canicross and a childrens fun run on undulating, multi terrain courses with marked routes and on course marshals.

Off-road half marathon and 10 km through Collingbourne woods near Ludgershall with aid stations, medical support, chip timing and medals for all finishers.

A two day, two person self supported navigation event at Newlands Corner with camping, maps and a points based route across the Surrey Hills.

A point-to-point 50 km ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront on 8 May 2027, with mixed trails, four feed stations, full course signing and individual or two-person relay entry options.

A mud obstacle 5k at Southsea Common with climbs, crawls and slides on a mainly flat route. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and the event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Nuclear Rush in Brentwood, Essex offers muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate with a 6 km course (40+ obstacles) or a 12 km course (70+ obstacles).

An inflatable obstacle course and fun run in Guildford, Surrey on 8 May 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k distances with music zones, water stations and a finisher medal for every participant.

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills from Tring, with checkpoints, trail technique instruction, a finisher’s medal and Trees not Tees certificate.

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

Trail races through Rathfinny Wine Estate with single 10.7 km and double 21.4 km loops, marked off-road terrain and chip timing. The carbon neutral event supports the WOLO Foundation and provides aid stations, recycled medals and parking ar..

A multi distance trail event around Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent. Races include 50km, marathon, half marathon and 10km on wooded trails and country lanes with start and finish at the Visitor Centre.

Two day obstacle race weekend in Henley on Thames featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across historic town and riverside terrain.