Trail Running calendar near Deal 2026-2027

Canterbury Riverside 10k on Sunday March 22 2026 is a traffic free riverside run along the River Stour from Chartham into Canterbury, finishing at Chartham Village Hall. Limited to around 400 runners for a friendly, fast race day.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

A 10 hour, 10 lap endurance event at Pippingford Park near Uckfield. Runners choose roughly 3, 4, or 5 mile loops and receive a finishing grade based on their shortest completed loop. Basic camping is available with limited facilities.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

The Les Foulées de la Saint-Patrick will take place in Verquin on Sunday 29 March 2026. You can run between 6 and 19 kilometers.

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run returns with an Easter Egg edition. This dusk trail run includes an egg hunt where your official time is only recorded after you find one. All participants get a limited edition t-shirt and post-race refres..

The Sur les Traces de David (STD) will take place in Valhuon from Saturday 4 April 2026 to Sunday 5 April 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

The Trail des Épeutnaerts will take place in Moringhem on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Self-navigation trail races from Felsted as part of a four-day Easter series. Two routes, about 9 miles and 5 miles, run under UK Athletics rules with no markings, no GPX and no dogs allowed.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

The Trail de la Vallée de la Course will take place in Bezinghem on Sunday 5 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 30 kilometers.

A self-navigation trail of about 6 miles on 6 April 2026, part of the four day Easter Eggstravaganza series. Entries are limited to 150; Race HQ is at the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham and there are no aid stations.

The Maverick East Sussex Trail offers three scenic routes along the South Downs Way from Stanmer Park. Runners can choose from 5km, 13km, or 21km distances over woodland, chalk, and farmland trails. It's a dog-friendly, plastic-free event e..

Experience the beauty of ancient woodland at the Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series. Choose between a 10K or half marathon distance through scenic trails featuring natural forest terrain and muddy paths.

The Haughley Festival of Running returns for its fourth year at the exclusive grounds of Haughley Park. Runners can choose from distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon, all run on a lapped course. On-site p..

A 42 km trail marathon across the South Downs, starting at Stanmer Park. The unique route merges with the final stretch of the Brighton Marathon for a finish on Hove Lawns. Participants must carry mandatory kit and use a reusable cup at aid..

The Trail des Forteresses de Calais will take place in Calais on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 12 kilometers.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.