Trail Running calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027

Two route options across the South Downs National Park, 28 miles (about 4000 ft ascent) or 18 miles (about 2800 ft ascent), with checkpoint food, route files provided, and an 11-hour completion limit.

The Trail des Faucons will take place in Fauquembergues on Sunday 26 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 32 kilometers.

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

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.

A 100 mile marked point to point trail race from Richmond in London to Oxford with a 30 hour limit. Minimum age 20 and a 50 mile qualifier required; aid stations, drop bag points and mandatory kit checks are provided.

Join a guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford on 2 May 2026, following the Greensand Way and North Downs Way past Box Hill and Leith Hill. This non competitive group run includes route guidance, coaching and stunning Surrey views.

Run the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, a three day festival across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with 10 mile races, a 10k and a combined full marathon. Expect varied, undulating routes and family friendly fun.

The Belgian Front Memorial Trail will take place in Diksmuide on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 100 kilometers.

Run For Your Life on 2 May 2026 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath offers 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km Fun Run on scenic trails past Kenwood House. Managed starts and medals welcome all while proceeds support Jubilee Hall Trust.

A trail running event on the South Downs at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on 3 May 2026. Offers marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile trail while supporting Ferring Country Centre and local Sussex charities.

Join a guided Box Hill trail run with about 1000 m of ascent over 12.5 miles, featuring steep technical climbs and short scrambles. Led by a qualified mountain leader, the steady paced group suits experienced trail runners.

Enjoy coastal off road trails at the Heritage Coast Run in Thorpeness, Suffolk, with 10k, 10k canicross and a half marathon. Wave starts, beach turnarounds and sea views make it a scenic charity challenge for all levels.

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..

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Christ's Hospital, Horsham to Hove seafront, with trails, South Downs and a coastal finish. Options include an individual race and a 2-runner relay; course is fully signed and supported with feed st..

A lapped riverside race from Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club along the Thames Path near Runnymede. Offers 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances with marked turnarounds, marshals, a bespoke finisher medal and prizes for top three men an..

Halstead & Essex Marathon celebrates its 30th year in May 2026, organised by Halstead Road Runners. The marathon uses scenic low traffic roads in North Essex, is part of the Essex Road Running Championships and is limited to 500 entries.

Join Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon in Bury St Edmunds on 10 May 2026 for scenic, mildly undulating on road routes through Suffolk countryside. Small field, aid stations and included parking make for a friendly, focused race day.

Run the Oliver Fisher 10k or 5k at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 and help fund the Special Care Baby Trust supporting Medway neonatal unit. Enjoy scenic off road trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

Run through the rolling vineyards of Rathfinny Wine Estate on 10 May 2026 with 10.7 km and 21.4 km half marathon options. Enjoy off road trails, recycled slate medals and a carbon neutral event that supports the WOLO Foundation.