Trail Running calendar near Dover 2026-2027

A winter coastal Backyard Ultra at Great Farthingloe Farm near the White Cliffs of Dover. Runners complete one yard every hour, each yard equal to 4.167 miles; entries include the Last Person Standing format and a 7 Hour Challenge.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

Running at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with 10k, 5k and a junior run on multi terrain routes beside the reservoir; maps and GPX files are provided.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra near Alfriston featuring repeated 4.2 mile loops on mixed trail and farm tracks, token checks, basic aid station and sustainability measures.

A 10‑mile and 5‑mile trail challenge at Pippingford Park with 1568 ft of climbing, hard packed forest trails, wide views and bespoke medals.

A winter trail run through Lavenham on mixed terrain along the old railway line, manually timed with cupless water refills, medals and podium trophies.

Trail races of 10 Mile, 5 Mile and a junior run take place in Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 7 February 2027. The undulating multi terrain courses can be muddy after wet weather and include a bespoke medal and free photos.

A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.

Trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park near Dorking, a fairly level 50k with 2986 ft ascent and four staffed checkpoints.

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park on 21 February 2027 where runners complete 2.65 km laps to reach distances from 5 km to ultra, with a seven hour limit and a finishers' memento for all participants.

Group guided 10 km trail run across the boardwalk and heathland of Thursley National Nature Reserve with evening and night options, car parking and a post-run alcohol-free beer.

A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoint..

A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.

Guided 10 km trail run around Silent Pool near Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and Netley Heath forest. Sessions run at dusk or at night with headtorches in a led group and a recommended pace of about 10 min per mile.

Coastal trail event in Eastbourne on 6 March 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across chalk cliffs and rolling downland.

The North C Trail will take place in Koksijde on Sunday 7 March 2027. You can run between 13 and 42 kilometers.

The Courses de Fleurbaix will take place in Fleurbaix on Sunday 7 March 2027. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

A quirky partner carrying race on a 380 m out and back course up The Nower in Dorking, with weigh in rules, helmets required and proceeds donated to a local food charity.

A hilly 13.1 miles out-and-back trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower with about 1,800 feet of ascent, water stations and marshals. Race HQ is The Priory School and entry includes a postrace cooked breakfast and a reusable medal.

A Kent LDWA challenge with three new West Kent routes, indoor checkpoints, limited entry and a 30 mile option with 4200 ft ascent and an 11 hour limit.