Trail Running calendar near Deal 2026-2027

Commando Series at Hever Castle on 10 and 11 October 2026 offers 3K, 6K and 12K obstacle mud runs modeled on Royal Marines training, plus a two hour survival experience and an event village with music and attractions.

A looped 20 mile trail event at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe on 11 October 2026. The route crosses two nature reserves, two river estuaries and the Port, includes a 6 hour cut off, and is held under UK Athletics rules.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

A flat, single lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around the Dengie peninsula with coastal sea wall and countryside sections, finishing at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre. Free parking and changing facilities are available.

The Frappadingue Gravelines will take place in Gravelines on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 12 kilometers.

A nighttime backyard ultra from Vigo Rugby Club that sends runners repeatedly on a 4.167 mile loop, starting each hour. Options include an open-ended Backyard Ultra or a 7 hour Challenge, with buckle and medal awards plus a team prize.

An annual cross-country challenge walk, jog or run of 25 km or 50 km across footpaths and tracks in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with checkpoints, food provided, GPX route files, and first aid cover.

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A 10K trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park in Cranbrook, Kent on 18 October 2026, featuring parkland and woodland sections, timed results, official photography and bespoke finisher medals.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

The Artémis Trail Festival will take place in Godewaersvelde on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

Experience a timed anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island featuring sea wall paths and coastal trails. This self supported adventure includes a unique pub check point and follows the scenic King Charles III England Coast Path.

Off-road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury on scenic trails and country lanes. The Marathon requires navigation and mandatory kit; OpenTracking is available and £1 from each entry supports the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.

The Dapalo Herfstcross will take place in Moorslede on Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

The Touquet Bike & Run will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run 14 kilometers.

Nuclear Fallout is a winter mud and obstacle event near Brentwood, Essex offering 6 km, 12 km and an advanced 24 km plus lapped course with dozens to hundreds of natural and man made obstacles, chip timing and finisher medals.

A Remembrance Sunday trail event in Brightlingsea on 8 November 2026 with live Last Post and a two-minute silence during the race. A looped course offers 10km, half, marathon and a six hour timed option with on-course aid stations.