Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

An inflatable obstacle course and fun run at Brands Hatch in Kent on Saturday 15 May 2027. Choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k around a 2.5k lap with music zones, finisher medals and on-course hydration.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

A 7 km cross-country fun run at Trenchmore Farm, featuring orchard and woodland trails, a relaxed farmyard social with food and music, and a free drink for every runner. Fancy dress is encouraged.

A track-based running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge, with chip timing, bespoke medals and aid stations on the track.

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills, about 13 miles from St Martha's Hill in Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and notable viewpoints. The run is social in format with a guided pace and evening options.

A 50 km point to point trail along the South Downs Way from Falmer to Eastbourne, the race runs mostly on grass trails and tracks, includes four aid stations, live GPS tracking and an 11 hour cutoff, and awards 2 ITRA points.

A multi-distance trail challenge from Richmond to Brighton with options up to 100 km, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking via an event app, camping at mid-point and finish-line kit including a medal and T-shirt.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with a 5.3 km loop and multiple race options up to a 32 hour 100 mile challenge. The event includes an on course aid station, secure parking and finisher medals.

A 13.5 mile single-loop trail through the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The route follows the South Downs Way via Friston Forest, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head with about 2,000 ft of ascent..

A 5k obstacle course at Royal Windsor Racecourse with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide, mixed tarmac and grass surfaces, staggered wave starts and a minimum age of 13. Earlybird entry prices and a fundraising target apply.

An evening trail marathon on 5 June 2027 near Purleigh, Essex covering 27 miles with coastal, canal, vineyard and forest sections. The race has three checkpoints, mandatory lighting kit and cash prizes including a reward for a new course re..

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Chip timing, on site camping, food vans and optional 6 hour and 12 hour timed entries are available.

A mixed road and country run around Ousden in Suffolk offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra options with loop and out-and-back formats, regular aid stations, onsite parking and bespoke finisher medals.

The Race for Life Royal Tunbridge Wells will take place in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 6 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail running and cycling around Gosmore and Hitchin in the Chilterns AONB with 10 km, half marathon and marathon options, riders starting ahead of runners and a children’s event on the village green; some proceeds support charities.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Hilly evening and night runs in a group setting with parking available and a kit list provided; cost £22 per person.

A flat 10 km trail run through Thursley National Nature Reserve near Thursley, Surrey. Group runs include dusk and night options with headtorch guidance, an entry fee of £22 per person, and kit and torch support available.