Trail Running calendar near Dover 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic, multi terrain 10k from Peacehaven across bridleways and the South Downs Way, finishing through Telscombe village. Junior fun run available and finishers get a bespoke medal, photos and post race refreshments.

The Ultrabaie will take place in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme from Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 240 kilometers.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Join the Bishop's Stortford Mitre at Jobbers Wood on Sunday 5 July 2026 for chip timed 10K and 5K races plus a fun 1K for kids. Support the Mitre Fund for new school sports facilities and pick a free finisher T shirt or tree planting.

Take in lakeside views at Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 with Wadhurst Runners, choosing a scenic off road 15 mile challenge or a friendly 5 mile route. All finishers get a bespoke medal and t shirt while supporting the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Am..

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley Common's heathland and famed boardwalk, enjoying wildlife and sweeping views. Group paced runs include dusk and night options with supplied headtorches.

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

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and trail running weekend on a scenic 4.3 mile coastal loop around Shotley peninsula. Solo runners and teams can enjoy mixed terrain, overnight camping at HQ, yoga sessions and post race treats.

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest on 19 July 2026 with 5 or 10 mile options from Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, sweeping Downs views and a friendly race day vibe with medals, parking and downloadable GPX files.

Set in the Kent countryside, the Wye King Challenge offers 10k and half marathon multi terrain routes through lanes and valley paths, passing a historic chalk crown. Enjoy scenic views, varied footing and a lively event village.

Tackle a full or half marathon along the scenic Vanguard Way, weaving through woodlands, parkland and Greensand Ridge views near Croydon. Finishers receive a medal, mug, buff and post race treats for a memorable day.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Enjoy an undulating 10k through peaceful country lanes and rolling Kent countryside at Mount Ephraim Gardens on 9 August 2026. Support Oasis Domestic Abuse Services while grabbing a bespoke medal, free photos and entry into the gardens.

Thames Meander follows the scenic Thames Path for 10K, half marathon or marathon out and back routes between Barnes and Petersham. Expect towpath and trail underfoot, friendly marshals, checkpoints with fuel and professional medical cover.

Join the Black Bull 15 charity trail event on 16 August 2026 with a competitive 15 mile trail run or a timed 15 km hike. Enjoy rolling trails, possible wildlife sightings and a finisher's medal plus a free drink and race tee.

Run the Henfield Half Marathon on scenic off road trails along riverbank and a disused railway, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Enjoy a friendly club vibe, post race facilities and a finishers medal.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

The Kemmelberg Trail will take place in Heuvelland on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 12 and 28 kilometers.

Tackle the South Coast Ultra Challenge on 5 and 6 September 2026 along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel. Choose from 25 43 57 or 100 km to walk jog or run with signed routes app tracking aid stations and a finisher pack.

The Le Semis du Houblon will take place in Arques on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 12 and 21 kilometers.