Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

Run a scenic and flat 10k course featuring coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and town streets. Starting at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, this event offers free parking and a variety of terrains for all participants.

A 100 mile trail race through Oxfordshire featuring four 25 mile out and back spurs. Runners navigate the historic Ridgeway and Thames Path trails supported by 16 aid stations and full medical coverage.

Join this annual cross country challenge through the footpaths of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Choose between 25km and 50km distances with full checkpoint support and post event catering included.

Run through the narrow, traffic-free trails of Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or junior race on a scenic woodland course. Every finisher gets a bespoke medal and free photos.

Experience a premier trail running weekend in Eastbourne featuring an ultra, marathon, half marathon, and 10k. Run along the scenic Seven Sisters with well stocked aid stations and a supportive atmosphere for all participants.

Experience a scenic 30 mile ultra marathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations. This flat out and back course offers a fast trail experience with generous cut off times and supportive checkpoints.

Experience an off road running event south of Canterbury featuring scenic trails through the Kentish countryside. Choose between a way marked half marathon or a self navigated full marathon with full event village facilities.

Explore the Essex countryside on a 26 or 18 mile figure of eight course via Blackmore. This self sufficient event offers multiple checkpoints and a finishers meal as part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.

Conquer hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods in this autumn multi terrain event. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or junior distances and enjoy on site facilities like a cafe and adventure playground.

The Touquet Bike & Run will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Experience a night time trail run through the Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park. Choose from three fully marked routes and enjoy a unique atmosphere in an estate home to fallow deer and wallabies.

Experience an award winning autumn trail race through the scenic countryside of Bedfordshire. This event features a half marathon route following canal towpaths and woodland trails starting from Leighton Buzzard.

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

Participate in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames in Egham. Choose your distance from 3km to an ultra marathon while commemorating fallen heroes with a traditional two minute silence.