Trail Running calendar near Chillenden 2026-2027

Explore the tranquil forest trails of the Suffolk AONB with three flat and fast route options. Enjoy a plastic free trail running experience through protected wildlife areas starting from the historic Wantisden Hall.

Experience the beauty of the South Downs National Park with three trail distances starting from Plumpton Racecourse. Enjoy coastal views and expansive countryside vistas on routes ranging from 9km to a half marathon.

Take in riverside views at the Riverside Marathon and Half Marathon in Walton on Thames on 28 November 2026. Flat, UKA certified towpath course, limited places, medals for all finishers and virtual entry available.

Scenic riverside marathon and half marathon on a flat UKA certified towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back. Lapped format with finisher medals and virtual entries.

A six hour timed event at Suffolk Running Centre with a 10.5 km road and trail loop. Runners can complete distances from 5k to ultra while using lap support, included parking and medal options.

Trail 5K and 10K around the grounds of Tewinbury hotel near Welwyn, on fully marked and marshalled trails. Mixed dirt, grass and woodland underfoot, with a 5.3 km aid station on the 10K and chip timing plus finisher medals.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

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.

An 80 mile winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk with mandatory kit requirements, checkpoint cut-offs and live tracking via Open Tracking. Entry pricing is tiered with limited discounted places.

A single loop of 55 miles on South Downs trails starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse, with about 7,000 ft of climb and seven aid stations. Entry requires a marathon qualifier and winter trail running experience.

Experience an ultramarathon through the Surrey Hills starting from Dorking. Run over Leith Hill and Pitch Hill on a signed 50 km trail route that qualifies for the UTMB index.

The Mince Pie 10 will take place in Peacehaven on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run 10 miles.

A single stage 200 mile trail run around the South of England from Juniper Hall, held 9 to 13 December 2026. Runners have 96 hours, live tracking is provided, and three major aid stations offer crew access, food and sleeping facilities.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive midweek time challenge on the River Thames with flexible starts and distances from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Medals, distance pins and goody bags are provided, with aid stations and a mix of path and light trail surfaces.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

A festive-themed half trail marathon on a well marked 13.1 mile route through woodland, meadows and quiet lanes in Mid-Suffolk, with on-course water refill, professional photography and trophies for the top three men and women.

A festive cross country event in Pett, East Sussex on 19 December 2026 with a five mile loop, a two mile fun run and a junior scurry. The race supports Shelter and includes medals, photos and prizes for fancy dress.

A multi-distance event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k to ultra options, looped and out and back routes, aid stations every 10k, included parking and a bespoke finisher medal. The event operates a cupless policy.

A dawn to dusk winter trail challenge at Box Hill, Dorking on 19 December 2026. Runners complete 10 mile loops with about 2,400 ft climb per lap and may stop after any full loop; entry includes insurance and aid stations.