Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

A laps based timed run at Ardingly Reservoir offering multiple distances, chip timing, an aid station and a donut shaped finisher's medal.

Two self-navigation trail races in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.

The Coast Run will take place in Middelkerke on Friday 28 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 10 kilometers.

A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.

London Backyard Ultra is a loop race where runners complete a four mile loop each hour until one runner remains. It takes place at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 and includes pitches, showers, and race photography.

An obstacle mud run on a permanent assault course near Dorking, Surrey, offering 5 km and 10 km options, multiple laps, and entries for solo runners, teams and charities. The course includes mud, water, walls and climbing obstacles.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.

A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.

A chip-timed 10 km trail race through Shoreham Woods on 30 August 2026, with scenic but challenging sections and entry donations to the woods.

The Trail du Bocage will take place in Desvres on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 21 kilometers.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

The Les 100 foulées de la St Gilliet will take place in Fruges on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 12 kilometers.

Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.

A self-navigated trail event in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km courses, with written route instructions and on-site race HQ at The Chequers.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel with scenic sections including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Distances of 100 km, 50 km and 25 km are supported with rest stops, medical teams,..

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle-course event near Brentwood, Essex offering 1.5 km and 5 km options with foam, achievable obstacles, finish-line facilities and a female-only wave; under-15s require a paying adult.

The Le Semis du Houblon will take place in Arques on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 12 and 21 kilometers.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.