Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

A chip timed 10 km on 19 July 2026 in Highfield Park, St Albans, on a flat, single lap route along the Alban Way. The event village includes a free family fun run, food, music and a charity link to Alzheimer's Research UK.

Run 10 or 5 mile trails through scenic Ashdown Forest with big climbs, flowing descents and stunning views. Friendly marshals, well stocked aid stations and bespoke finisher medals make this a rewarding summer challenge.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km or ultra distances. Finishers from 3 km earn a medal and everyone gets goody bags with vegan options.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

RunThrough Trails South Downs leads along the South Downs Way from 12k to 50k with sweeping views across Hampshire and Sussex. Marked routes, aid stations, an event village and a themed medal with free photos create a memorable day.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills on 26 July 2026 at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking offers trail races from 10K to marathon, plus Canix and kids races. The marathon is self navigated with mandatory checkpoints.

North Downs 50 on 1 August 2026 is a Guildford based trail event offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km loop routes with covered rest stops, medical support and GPS tracking via an event app; camping and accommodation options are available.

Trail marathon and half on part of the Vanguard Way near Croydon, using undulating out-and-back sections through parkland, woodland and the North Downs. Finishers receive a medal and a goody bag including a mug and buff.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston. The route passes Windsor Castle and Runnymede, includes three checkpoints with food and drink, and awards finishers a bespoke medal and technical shirt.

A 103 mile continuous trail event along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, featuring about 11,000 ft of ascent and a 30 hour cut off. The route passes Box Hill and Knockholt Pound and finishes at the Julie Rose Stadium.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire, canicross friendly, mostly off road with medals, chip timing and a pint cup with a free drink included.

A scenic 10k around Mount Ephraim Gardens on 9 August 2026, with a separate Junior Run, route maps and GPX files, participant medals and garden entry, and fundraising for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services.

A riverside race series along the Thames Path between Petersham and Barnes offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Routes run on towpath trail, are well marked and marshalled, with stocked checkpoints and KLP Medics support.

Multi-terrain 10k and half marathon around Wye with valley views and the hillside chalk crown. On-site event village, toilets and refreshments are provided and entries are priced differently for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

Henfield Half Marathon on Sunday 16 August 2026 uses an off road, scenic course along riverbank and a disused railway from Henfield Leisure Centre, with onsite changing facilities, parking and medals for finishers.