Trail Running calendar near Deal 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic 10k through the woodlands of Limpsfield Common and High Chart in Oxted Surrey, with rolling climbs and a downhill finish. Single lap route suits trail runners seeking a challenging rewarding outing.

Tackle scenic footpaths across Kent, Surrey and Sussex at the friendly Gatliff Marathon, with 50 km and 25 km options on 17 October 2026. Checkpoints, hot food, showers and pro first aid are included to keep you fuelled and safe.

Run beneath the tree canopy on traffic free woodland trails at Bedgebury Forest, choosing a half marathon or 10K for a scenic, peaceful race experience. Expect a bespoke medal, free photos and a welcoming atmosphere among towering pines.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend on 24 and 25 October 2026 offers trail races along dramatic coastal hills with views of the Seven Sisters and lighthouse. Well supported and highly rated, it is a must for scenic, challenging runs.

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Join a devilish 6.66 km Halloween trail at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow on 31 October, a fun fancy dress event rather than a race. Limited to 50 places, finishers get a medal, drink and costume prizes and a GPX route is provided.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Take on the Kingston 10k on 22 November 2026, a lively road race that winds through Kingston streets and along the river towpath. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and goodie bag, and support Kingston Hospital Charity.

Tackle Suffolk's stunning trails at Maverick Suffolk Gravel 2026, with 9 km, 16 km and 23 km options through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Expect fully marked courses, on course support, a finisher's medal and pro event vibes.

Join the Sussex Downs Trail Run on 28 November 2026 from Plumpton Racecourse for scenic ridge top views across the South Downs and the sea. Pick 9 km, 12 km or 21 km trails and finish with a medal and goodies.

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.

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.

New winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026, the St Edmund Way Ultra covers 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Expect remote winter terrain, tracker support and strict mandatory kit for a true long distance challenge.

Take on Freedom Racing Hurtwood 50k on 6 December 2026 at Dorking, a scenic trail ultra through the Surrey Hills with checkpoints and live timing. Expect a tough but rewarding out and back course with a 10 hour cutoff.

Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10 mile road and trail run around Peacehaven with a testing hill, mud and Christmas tunes. Fancy dress, mince pies and recycled medals, all raising funds for local charities.

Winter Downs 200 is a 200 mile continuous trail run from 9 to 13 December 2026, based at Juniper Hall near Dorking and linking iconic long distance trails across southern England. Runners have 96 hours to finish with live tracking, hot food..

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.

The Kerstloop Brugge will take place in Brugge on Friday 11 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.