Trail Running calendar near Brighton and Hove 2026-2027

A 50 km night loop across the South Downs starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. The course is fully marked with four aid stations, mandatory GPS tracking and chip timing, and awards two ITRA points.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with routes from 5 km to 51 km across chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways and route-specific outposts.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

Inflatable obstacle course event at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options suitable for ages 5 and up.

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

Three mapped walking routes from Marlow of 25 km, 40 km and 50 km with checkpoints, time limits, mandatory kit and limited online entry.

A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.

A community organised 10 km race at Imberhorne School featuring mixed terrain, marshals, chip timing and a sustainably sourced finisher medal supporting local charities.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An annual off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester along the historic Clarendon Way, offering full, half, mini and relay options and organised by local Rotary clubs.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

Looped trail event near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way and River Medway and includes covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping at basecamp.

The Beat Box Hill 50k will take place in Tadworth on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.

A 10 lap ultra at Pippingford Park on 10 October 2026 with 3, 4 and 5 mile loop options, regular aid stations and close parking.

A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.

A military style obstacle mud run at Hever Castle, Kent on 10 and 11 October 2026 with 3K, 6K and 12K courses plus a two hour survival experience.

Road and trail races in the Chiltern Hills on 11 October 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes with woodland paths, country lanes and notable climbs.