Trail Running calendar near Dover 2025-2026

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is an inaugural running event designed for both seasoned and novice runners. This last-man/woman-standing race requires participants to complete a 4.2-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. The event emphasizes community support, with dedicated voluntee..

The Box Hill Fell Race is a renowned annual event, now in its 43rd year, taking place on a 12.8km circular course around Box Hill, featuring an ascent of 540 meters. The race is licensed by the FRA and starts and finishes at Burford Spur. Registration occurs at the Stepping Stones pub, and participa..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exciting night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, specifically at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, and 10 miles, along with kid's races for ages 3-11. The event emphasizes a unique e..

The Benfleet 15 is an annual trail race organized by the Benfleet Running Club, celebrating its 34th anniversary in January 2025. This challenging 15-mile multi-terrain course features sections of the Canvey Island sea wall and the undulating Hadleigh Downs, making it a unique and demanding event fo..

The Cross de St Nicolas in Wimille is a winter cross-country running event organized by the city of Wimille and the Wimereux Running Club. Originally scheduled for December 8, 2024, it has been postponed to January 19, 2025, due to weather conditions. The race takes place in the scenic Plaine d'Houl..

The Trail des 2 Baies (D2B) is an exciting nature running event taking place on January 19, 2025, along the stunning Opal Coast. It features four different courses designed for all skill levels, including a long-distance trail of 38 km, a 23 km trail, an 11.5 km discovery trail, and a youth trail of..

The Dark Horse Trail is a self-navigation trail race organized by Essex Trail Events, taking place on January 22, 2025. Participants will navigate a route using a written description provided on the day of the event, as there are no course markings or marshals. The race covers approximately 5 miles ..

The Winchelsea 10km Trail Race is a scenic trail running event set around the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, known for its rich wildlife. The course is predominantly trail, with nearly 95% of the route off-road. Participants can look forward to a fully marked and marshalled course, with prizes awarded ..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque medieval village of Lavenham. Participants will navigate a mixed terrain route that includes stretches of footpaths, forest trails, and quiet rural roads, making it an exciting challenge for runners of all abilities. The ra..

The North Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event that showcases the stunning landscapes of the North Downs Way, starting and finishing at St Martha's Hill in Guildford, Surrey. This guided run is designed for both seasoned and first-time ultra runners, providing an opportunity to explore beaut..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile event offers a scenic running experience through the trails of Bedgebury National Forest, ideal for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose between a 10-mile course, which consists of two laps, or a 5-mile option, featuring a single lap. A new addition is..

The 6 Miles de Pont de Briques is a unique running event taking place in Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, France, on February 2, 2025. This 29th edition is part of the Challenge du Pays Boulonnais and features a challenging 10 km course with significant elevation changes, consisting of three loops. The event ..

The Dark Rose is a self-navigation trail race organized by Essex Trail Events, taking place in Great Waltham on February 5, 2025. Participants will navigate a 5.5-mile course using a written route description provided on the day of the event, as there will be no course markings or marshals. The race..

The YHA 14 Mile Trail Run will take place in Newhaven on Sunday 9 February 2025.

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event will take place on February 9, 2025, at Charity Farm in Woodham Ferrers, Essex, supporting Farleigh Hospice. Participants can choose between a 10km or a 13.1-mile route, primarily on grass and paths through the scenic countryside. The ev..

The Run London Epping Forest Trail event features a 10K race set in the scenic Epping Forest, known for its ecological significance and beautiful landscapes. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, participants will complete two laps of the forest, starting and finishing at Chingford Plain Car Park. The rac..

The Fort de Petite Synthe Race is a sporting event that is part of the Dunes of Flanders challenge. It offers five races suited to different levels, including the KOM 850, 10 km and 5 km races, as well as events for young participants, such as the athletics awakening (850 m) and the chick race (1 km..

The Sussex Downs Trail Run is an exciting running event set in the picturesque South Downs National Park, taking place on February 15, 2025. Participants can choose between two distances: a challenging 21km half marathon and a 13km standard route. The course features a mix of flat sections and steep..

The TVV Palliatieve Kortemark will take place in Kortemark on Sunday 16 February 2025.

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. Runners will navigate 5km..