Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Experience the South Downs National Park on a 28 or 18 mile journey over the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven. Open to walkers and runners, this event features significant elevation and a hot meal at the finish.

The Trail des Faucons will take place in Fauquembergues on Sunday 26 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 33 kilometers.

Enjoy a picturesque 8km loop through the trails and landmarks of Icklesham. This small scale event offers a fully marshalled course with post race tea and cake at the village hall.

The Trail de la Cité des Pêcheurs will take place in Étaples on Friday 1 May 2026. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run or walk as many laps as you choose to earn a medal and special distance pins at this inclusive midweek event.

Experience a 100 mile point to point trail race following the iconic Thames Path from London to Oxford. This flat and fast course offers a 30 hour time limit through beautiful English riverside scenery and groomed trails.

Experience a guided 30 mile group run through the Surrey Hills featuring the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. This non competitive ultra includes summits like Leith Hill and expert coaching throughout the journey.

Experience a unique three day event through West Sussex featuring 10 mile and 10k races that combine to form a full marathon. This bank holiday weekend also offers family fun runs and chip timed mile races for all ages.

The Belgian Front Memorial Trail will take place in Diksmuide on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 101 kilometers.

Experience the scenic trails and woodland paths of Hampstead Heath in this annual charity event featuring chip timed races and a community fun run with views of the London skyline.

Test your endurance on the beautiful South Downs with a choice of marathon, half marathon, or five mile trail distances. Enjoy a well supported community event featuring stunning Sussex scenery and challenging hill climbs.

Experience a guided group trail run through the Surrey Hills designed to reach 1000m of elevation. This non competitive 12.5 mile journey features technical climbs and woodland trails led by an experienced mountain leader.

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

The La Belle Évasion Flamande will take place in Godewaersvelde on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 7 and 14 kilometers.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

Kick off the championship series with this 15k spring trail run in Boreham. Enjoy a scenic route consisting of 95% off road paths through footpaths and bridleways with on site amenities and optional swim access.

A 100 kilometre trail ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills on 9 May 2026, following an anticlockwise loop past Ashridge, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf. The fully marked route has open GPS tracking, six checkpoints and a 250 runner limit.

Experience a 50 km multi terrain journey from Horsham to the Brighton seafront featuring scenic trails and the South Downs. Choose between the full solo distance or a two person relay finishing at the iconic Hove Lawns.

Experience a unique 5 km obstacle run in Guildford featuring a wide variety of large inflatable structures. This event provides a fun and bouncy course for individuals and teams looking for an active day in Surrey.