Trail Running calendar near Dorking 2025-2026

The Wittering Beach Run is a popular running event held at West Wittering Beach, Chichester, known for its natural, unspoilt Blue Flag beaches. The course offers stunning panoramic views of Selsey Bill, the Isle of Wight, Chichester Harbour, the Solent, and the South Downs. Runners can choose from t..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k trail run held within the Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire. The course features a diverse mix of narrow woodland paths and wide gravel tracks that wind through forests and open land, offering runners an immersive natural experience. This half-marathon event is fully mar..

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a guided trail running event held in Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey, UK. Covering approximately 12.5 miles, the course features over 1000 meters of elevation gain through woodland, heathland, and open fields. The route is designed to challenge runners with steep, technical hil..

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Oxfordshire is a unique night trail running event held at Stonor Park, nestled in the Chiltern Hills near Henley-on-Thames. Participants can choose from three challenging routes—17 km (long), 12 km (middle), and 7 km (short)—all set within the scenic estate home to..

The Maverick Original Oxfordshire is a trail running event held at the historic Stonor Park estate near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the race offers three challenging routes: 22 km (long), 12 km (middle), and 7 km (short), featuring elev..

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running, takes place in Walton on Thames, Surrey, along the scenic River Thames. The event features accurately measured and UK Athletics certified routes, with runners completing 4 laps for the half marathon or 8 laps for the full marathon..

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The route showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, featuring landmarks such as St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and panoramic views from Newlands Corner and Hac..

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 flat 3.5km tree-lined warm-up, followed by a chal..

The Cowdray Winter Night Run, part of the Cowdray ‘Run The Seasons’ series, is a unique night-time trail running event held at Cowdray Park near Midhurst. Offering 5km and 10km distances, plus a dog-friendly canicross option, the course winds through the park, around the River Rother, and across the..

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 a fast and exciting out-..

The ATW Grafham Water - Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event set around the picturesque Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. Participants will enjoy a route that begins on the iconic dam and winds through beautiful trails, including a Woodland Nature Reserve and Sanctuary Bay. The e..

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

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 run held in South East England, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall in Dorking. Scheduled for December 10-14, 2025, the race forms a large loop incorporating five major trails: North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarer..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can be occasionally muddy. Participants can choose between a 10K..

The Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive multi-terrain running event held in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex. Celebrating its 20th year, the race features a challenging cross country course through farmland and woods, known for its muddy, undulating trails. The main race covers approximately 4.2 mil..

The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas is a festive, non-competitive running event held at the Chelmsford Brew Co in December. The 12-kilometer course features a social atmosphere with a focus on Christmas fun, including a brewery checkpoint where participants enjoy a complimentary pint, glass of..

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