Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

Test your endurance at Pippingford Park with 10 laps in 10 hours. Choose between three different loop distances on a private estate and earn your finisher shirt based on your performance in this unique timed challenge.

Experience an autumn trail run through ancient woodland at the Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series. Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon course on fully marked paths with a strong focus on sustainability.

Experience a 20 mile looped trail run starting and finishing inside the historic 18th Century Landguard Fort. Runners will cross nature reserves and river estuaries along the diverse Suffolk coastline.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

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.

The Frappadingue Gravelines will take place in Gravelines on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 12 kilometers.

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.

A single-loop 50K trail race around the Chilterns starting and finishing in Berkhamsted. Fully marked route along The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with three aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a 9 hour time limit.

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.

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.

Nuclear Fallout is a muddy obstacle-course event on farmland offering 6 km, 12 km and a 24 km+ endurance option, with chip timing, dozens of natural and man-made obstacles, and on-site facilities including washdowns and changing areas.

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.