Trail Running calendar near Deal 2025-2026

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, featuring mostly grassy tr..

The Plough and Harroween is a 5-mile night trail run held in Litlington, East Sussex, starting and finishing at The Plough & Harrow pub. The self-navigated course, run in reverse of the Friston Forest 5 route, traverses countryside terrain including forest, farm tracks, and downlands. Participants m..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this race is part of the Fireworks Festival of Running and offers runners a chance to set course records on a traffic-free 400m athletics tra..

The Catherine Wheel Canter, hosted by ZigZag Running at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a unique track running event held as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running. Participants can choose from distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour..

Remembrance Sunday 2025 is a unique running event scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Brightlingsea, Essex. Participants can engage in a traffic-free, looped trail course, with options to run a marathon or half marathon within a six-hour time limit. The event features an 11 am silence to honor milita..

The Canvey Island Trail Run will take place in Canvey Island on Sunday 9 November 2025.

The Run Henham event takes place at the picturesque Henham Park in Suffolk, near Southwold, showcasing the park's autumn scenery. It features three race distances: 10km, 5km, and 1km, all run on light trail terrain within the private park grounds. The 10km and 5km races are single-lap courses with a..

The Zigzag Turkey Trot Challenge is a six-hour timed running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants start together and run as many laps as possible on the undulating, multi-terrain Back Quack route, with an aid station available each lap. The event caters to all le..

The RunUk Kingston 10k is a scenic running event starting and finishing at the Kingston Hawker Centre in Surrey. The course takes runners through the streets of Kingston and along the picturesque river towpath, offering a vibrant atmosphere supported by local organizations. Participants receive a fi..

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a challenging guided trail run located in Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey. Covering approximately 12.5 miles with around 1000 meters of elevation gain, the route is designed to maximize climbing over a short distance without repetitive hill reps. Participants traverse diverse t..

Winter on the Downs is an ultra-running event featuring two single-loop races of 55 miles and 100 miles, set in the scenic trails of East and West Sussex. Starting and finishing in Eastbourne, participants will traverse iconic landscapes, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. The 55-mile rout..

The Sussex Downs Trail Run takes place in the scenic South Downs National Park, starting at Plumpton Racecourse near Lewes, UK. Offering three distances—22km, 12km, and 9km—the event caters to all abilities, including newcomers. The course features a mix of flat, tree-lined sections and challenging..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a popular late-season ultra running event held in the scenic Surrey Hills. This 50-kilometer trail ultra features a fully signed long-distance route with additional race signage, ensuring clear navigation. The course includes an exciting out-and-back..

The Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10-mile race held in Peacehaven, East Sussex, organized by Seaford Striders. The multi-terrain course features approximately six miles of farm tracks and bridleways, with the remaining four miles on quiet roads, including a challenging hill around mile six. Participants..

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, forming a large loop through iconic trails including the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarers Walk, and St Swithuns Way. Starting and finishing at Juniper Hall near Box Hill..

The Kerstloop Brugge will take place in Brugge on Friday 12 December 2025. You can run between 5 and 7 kilometers.

The Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon is a festive-themed 13.1-mile trail race held in Stowmarket, Suffolk, showcasing scenic views of the town and Mid-Suffolk countryside. The course features a mix of woodland, meadows, and quiet country lanes, with well-marked routes using arrows and hi-vis tape. Th..

The Natuurloop Zonnebeke will take place in Zonnebeke from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 21 December 2025. You can run between 9 and 43 kilometers.

The Christmas Canter is a festive running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Offering multiple distance options—5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon—runners can choose their preferred challenge. The course is entirely on road, featuring rolling hill..

The Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex, is a festive multi-terrain cross country running event celebrating its 20th year. The main race covers approximately 4.2 miles on an undulating, muddy trail through farmland and woods, offering scenic countryside views. Alongside the 5-..