Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

An annual trail event on rough tracks around Ashtead Common offering a 10K and a 2k kids run while raising funds for local charities. The undulating course forbids earphones and encourages low impact travel to the nearby train station.

SOX 10 km on 13 September 2026 at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford features a multi terrain 10 km and a canicross 10 km, finishers get a medal, pint cup and free drink while fundraising supports the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

A 7-hour lapped trail event near Hitchin with a 5K loop, event village and a Mini Mile for children; organised by Run Strong with a virtual option and part of proceeds going to charity.

A single-loop 50 mile trail through the Chiltern countryside with about 5600 ft of climb, based at Goring Village Hall in Oxfordshire. The route passes historic villages and includes five aid stations, a marked course and medical support.

Triple Trail Races on 19 September 2026 at Loddington Farm offers 25 km, 50 km and 100 km routes across Kent's North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way, with on site race village, camping, food vendors and recovery facilities.

MacTuffX Watford on 19 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay entries over two interval formats, 10x400m and 10x800m. All entrants must be aged 18 or over and fees vary by category.

The Hambledon Hilly will take place in Waterlooville on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 20 kilometers.

A trail running event at Hyde Common in the New Forest on 20 September 2026 offering 18 miles, marathon and 50km ultramarathon routes with marked courses, multiple aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal and a tree-planting option.

A looped technical trail in the New Forest with a Grade I listed manor house backdrop. Runners choose distance on the day from 5K up to ultra marathon and receive a medal after one loop.

Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.

The Trail des 3 Forts (T3F) will take place in Le Portel from Friday 25 September 2026 to Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 42 kilometers.

Looped trail event in the Chilterns based at Henley on 26 September 2026. Offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping at basecamp.

An obstacle race weekend at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex, offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across rolling, often wet terrain. The Ultra includes the British OCR Ultra Championship for eligible entrants.

A 10-mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm featuring private trails, 240 m of elevation and a 1-mile Yew tree-lined finish. The route includes water stations, medics and a bespoke finisher medal.

A last person standing backyard ultra at The Waggoners pub in Welwyn where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until a single runner finishes a loop alone. Pub facilities, an athletes menu and limited marquee space are available.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse feature marathon, half marathon and 10K routes across undulating downland and Martin Down nature reserve, with finisher medals and trophies for the top three men and women in each event.

Ten mile trail race at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 featuring steep climbs, muddy and technical single track, GPX course maps, finisher memento, trophies and a free pint and cake for finishers.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

Experience a scenic off road run through the fields surrounding Manuden with distances of 10k, 5k, and 1k. Enjoy locally organized routes with course water stations and finisher medals for all participants.