Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic mostly flat, traffic free course through farm fields and a pumpkin corn trail at Bullbanks Farm. Choose 10K, 5K or a family 1K, then relax in the event village with refreshments and family fun.

Volunteer run charity 10k and 3k in Grantchester on 27 September 2026 supporting Maggie's Centre Cambridge and ACT. Courses run on farmland with chip timing, medals for finishers and on site refreshments.

Run the scenic 10 Mile Eridge Park Trail Challenge through woods, meadows and muddy streams on 27 September 2026 in Tunbridge Wells. Tackle technical climbs, enjoy marshals along the route and celebrate with cake and a pint at the finish.

Tackle 100 mile across the rolling South Downs, starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. With 12,000 ft of ascent, scenic views and a 34 hour cutoff, this autumn single loop ultra is a true test.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a scenic 50 km point to point ultra from Moors Valley to Hengistbury Head on 3 October 2026. Expect flat forest trails and seafront running, four feed stations, tracking and a bespoke medal.

Take on the Epping Forest 50 KM 2026, a scenic 50 km trail challenge through ancient woods on 3 October 2026. Enjoy varied terrain, fresh air and a memorable run just outside London.

Hit the trails at London EcoTrail 25 KM on 3 October 2026 in Epping's Bell Common. Enjoy a scenic 25 km route through woodlands and countryside, perfect for trail runners craving a nature filled challenge.

Run the Dark Downs under the stars on 3 October 2026 at Plumpton Racecourse in Lewes. Choose a 50 km or half marathon loop across rolling South Downs trails with reflective signage and marshals for a magical night race.

A 20 mile looped trail race on 4 October 2026 that starts and finishes inside Landguard Fort. The marked route crosses two nature reserves, two estuaries and the Port, includes three aid stations, a drop bag service and a six hour cut-off.

Run the Thames Meander Autumn on 4 October 2026 along flat, runnable out and back routes on the Thames Path. Choose 10 km, half or full marathon, with marshals, stocked aid stations and pro medical cover.

The Thompson Millennium Green 10K will take place in Thetford on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Join a guided 30 mile noncompetitive group run from St Martha's in Guildford along the North Downs Way through the Surrey Hills, passing Denbies and Box Hill. Led by an experienced coach, the run includes a cake stop and suits runners used..

Take on the Kent Downs Ultra with 50 km, 25 km or 10 km looped routes through scenic North Downs past Leeds Castle. Staffed aid stations, a picnic at halfway and on site camping make this a perfect weekend challenge.

Endurancelife Suffolk in Dunwich on 10 October 2026 offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra trail races across forest, moorland, grass and beach, with courses described as extremely flat by the organiser.

Tackle chalk climbs, ridgelines and singletrack at Beat Box Hill, with distances from 21k to 50k and charity places. Marked routes, marshals, chip timing and a finish village with food and a themed medal await.

Enjoy a scenic 10k through the woodlands of Limpsfield Common and High Chart in Oxted Surrey, with rolling climbs and a downhill finish. Single lap route suits trail runners seeking a challenging rewarding outing.

An annual cross country challenge with 25 km and 50 km routes through Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Routes change yearly and include checkpoints, food, first aid and finish facilities such as hot food and showers.

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, with downloadable route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and limited free parking.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend on 24 and 25 October 2026 offers trail races along dramatic coastal hills with views of the Seven Sisters and lighthouse. Well supported and highly rated, it is a must for scenic, challenging runs.

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.