Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

A multisport event at Culden Faw Estate on March 29, 2026 featuring duathlon, cross duathlon and timed offroad endurance races with waymarked courses, chip timing and on site medical and catering facilities.

Join the 3rd Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 1 April for a dusk Easter Egg Edition as the season opener. Enjoy an anti clockwise 10k trail with a compulsory headtorch and a fun egg hunt finish; spots are limited to 30.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to ultra and receive an Easter egg themed medal and goody bag on completion.

Testway Ultra on 04/04/2026 invites runners to tackle scenic 40 or 50 mile routes along Hampshire's Testway from Linkenholt to Totton. Well marked trails, regular aid stations and a shuttle make for a friendly, memorable ultra.

Self-navigation trail races from Felsted as part of a four-day Easter series. Two routes, about 9 miles and 5 miles, run under UK Athletics rules with no markings, no GPX and no dogs allowed.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

A two lap, largely off road 10 km trail from Mortimer Fairground through local woodlands, with a separate canicross option and chip timing. The event has a minimum age of 16 and supports the Ollie Young Foundation.

A multi-terrain single lap of about 8 miles with 900 feet of ascent around Freshwater and Alum Bay, based at West Wight Sports Centre; limited entries and age 16 minimum.

A five mile mixed terrain loop around Hall Barn Estate with race HQ at Beaconsfield Rugby Club on 6 April 2026. Trail shoes are recommended; chip timing, waymarking, marshals and first aid are provided.

A self-navigation trail of about 6 miles on 6 April 2026, part of the four day Easter Eggstravaganza series. Entries are limited to 150; Race HQ is at the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham and there are no aid stations.

A single entry package for four Centurion 50 mile events across 2026, with dates from April to November. Entries are open until 14 March 2026 and the standard fee is £468; optional XCover insurance is available.

A 50 mile trail race from Worthing to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way, featuring 5700 feet of climb, seven aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour cut off, finishing with a lap of the Eastbourne athletics track.

A riverside trail event at Temple Island Meadows on 11 April 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back race with chip timing, marked kilometres, medals and post-race goodies.

Discover scenic trails across the Cowdray Estate and heathland commons at Spring Run the Seasons Cowdray on 11 April 2026. Choose from a kids 3km up to 10 miles, with canirun options for dog owners, perfect for all abilities.

Trail running event at Stanmer Park, Brighton on 11 April 2026 offering three routes on the South Downs Way, varied hilly terrain, outposts for the longer routes, and a reusable cup policy.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

Enjoy a family friendly day in Froyle with a scenic 10 km trail through fields and woods and a colourful Kids Colour Dash for ages 4 to 12. Village hall cakes, picnic space and on course support make it a relaxed community event.