Trail Running calendar near Dover 2026-2027

A 10 km group trail run across Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, set on mainly flat heathland and boardwalks. Evening and night options include headtorch runs and there may be an alcohol free beer at the end.

An off‑road two-lap race through Hainault Forest organised by Ilford Athletic Club on 8 July 2026, supporting St. Francis Hospice and forming Leg 5 of the Elvis Grand Prix.

A **10 km** off-road trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 25 June 2026, run mostly on public footpaths and bridleways. The route is anticlockwise, finishes with a lap around the lake, and offers on-site parking and on-registration water.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

A 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race near RM13 with teams of 2 to 8, repeated 5.75 mile laps, free camping and on-site catering, showers and first aid. Entry fees are published from £89 to £110.

The Bainc'trail will take place in Baincthun on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 31 kilometers.

Three waymarked routes through Mid Suffolk along the River Rat with checkpoints, refreshments and route downloads available; entries are limited and a finishers certificate is issued.

The La Stellienne will take place in Stella Plage on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

A mud obstacle *5k* inside Beckenham Place Park with grass and path terrain, steep sections and timed wave starts. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event includes on-site facilities, marshal support and a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5K obstacle event in Brentwood on 11 July 2026 featuring climbs, water crossings and a 20 foot slide into a lake. Open to ages 13 and over, with a £40 registration fee and a £100 fundraising pledge.

A 7-mile multi-terrain race through Knole Park with a chip-timed 3.5 km junior run for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and the event includes medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

The Beach Run Koksijde will take place in Koksijde on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A 24 hour camping and trail running weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap over varied terrain. Entry options include solo and teams, with camping included at race HQ.

A weekend running festival at Blackland Farm on 18–19 July 2026 offering 1-mile lap formats: 24-hour and 12-hour solos, team relays, plus P24 and P12 paced challenges. Off-road course, camping included and limited Bell Tent upgrades.

MacTuffX Brighton at Withdean Stadium on 18 July 2026 combines ten Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and double distance formats. Entries are offered for solo, doubles, and five person relays with an 18 plus age requirement.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course around Tilgate Lake at Tilgate Park, Crawley, featuring climbs, crawls and slides in a woodland setting. Open to participants aged 13 and over, with staggered wave starts and on-site facilities.

A social trail event from Dorking Station through the North Downs and Denbies vineyard, finishing at Denbies Wine Estate with stone baked pizza and a guided wine tasting.

A trail event at Pippingford Park Manor offering 10 mile and 5 mile options on hard packed forest trails with about 1568 ft of climbing. The route includes notable climbs and descents, bespoke medals for finishers and free parking.

Set your own distance goal in this 6-hour trail running challenge. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they can on a scenic, 95% off-road course. Every finisher receives a medal.