Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers meda..

A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.

The Trail des 3 Forts will take place in Le Portel on Friday 25 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 56 kilometers.

Two-day Spartan weekend at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex, with sprint, super, beast, ultra and kids races plus the British OCR Ultra Championship.

An overnight backyard ultra at The Waggoners in Welwyn Garden City featuring a repeating 4.167 mile trail loop, official timing, drink vouchers, a commemorative pint glass and a pub athletes menu.

The Les Boucles de la Citadelle will take place in Calais on Saturday 26 September 2026.

An autumn running event at Foxes Farm, Colchester on 27 September 2026 offering 10K, 5K and a 1K family dash over traffic-free farm tracks and past pumpkin fields, with chip timing, medals and an event village.

Rural chip timed 10k and 3k near Grantchester supporting Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with medals, trophies and on site health services.

A 10 mile trail race at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 featuring steep climbs, muddy sections, GPX route maps, a finisher memento and a free pint and cake at the finish.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.

Country routes from Wye, Kent offering 27, 20 and 15 mile courses with checkpoints, map based navigation and limited parking near the station.

A 5 km handicap trail run around Firle on 27 September 2026 with a fully marked course, prizes, and tea and cake at the village hall; entry is limited to 50 runners.

A timed lap based run at Buchan Country Park in Crawley on 27 September 2026 with distances from 5 km up to ultra and flexible start options. Entry choices include a medal or a lower cost no medal option.

Point to point runs from Central Park, Dartford along the River Darent with 5K, 10K and 18K options plus a finisher medal and post race refreshments.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to 50 km, with medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill, Guildford covering Box Hill and North Downs Way sections with group pacing and coach support.

A 50 km Epping Forest event in London on 03 October 2026, listed as part of Camino Ultra’s 2026 events.