Trail Running calendar near Deal 2025-2026

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

The Festive Friston Forest Night Trail Run is a 5-mile self-navigated night trail run held in the scenic countryside of Friston Forest and downlands near Litlington, East Sussex. Participants follow a Strava GPX route, aided by a written narrative and a tail runner for support. The event starts and..

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exhilarating night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, featuring races of 10 miles, 10K, 5K, as well as Canix and children's races for ages 3-11. Participants navigate through enchanting woodlands under the stars, illuminated by headlamps, making fo..

The Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander is a multi-distance running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra distances, all following the scenic Windmill Way route. The course is entirely on road, featuring..

The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series is an eco-friendly trail running event held at Pippingford Park Manor in East Sussex. This series features two races—10 miles and 5 miles—across undulating, multi-terrain park and forest trails that showcase picturesque scenery. Designed to offer a guilt-free, s..

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a challenging last-person-standing endurance running event held at Church Farm, Litlington, near Alfriston. Participants run a 4.2-mile loop every hour, starting precisely on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features a mix of single..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail run held in the historic medieval village of Lavenham, Suffolk. The course covers 10 kilometers of mixed terrain, including footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams, and quiet rural roads, following the old disused railway line. This multi-terrain route offer..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

The Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning trail running event held at Hadleigh Country Park in Essex. Known for its challenging and exhilarating course, the race features a single lap of approximately 10 kilometers over undulating terrain with tough hills, mud, and iconic kissing and latch gates...

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 42-mile trail ultra marathon held in Essex, England, following an ancient pilgrimage route from Chipping Ongar to the historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The course traverses scenic countryside, historic churches, and varied terrain inclu..

The In Flanders Fields Trail will take place in Ieper on Sunday 1 March 2026. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

Endurancelife Sussex offers a scenic trail running event featuring 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances along the iconic coastal landscapes of Eastbourne and Seaford, adjacent to the South Downs National Park. The courses showcase the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and expansive view..

The North C Trail will take place in Koksijde on Sunday 8 March 2026. This trail is organized by Runners' Lab Trailrun Series. You can run between 13 and 40 kilometers.

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to complete the 25km distance. The event emphasizes the importa..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features a mix of tarmac paths, grassl..