Trail Running calendar near Dover 2025-2026

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 group trail run through Thursley Common nature reserve, exploring heathland, famed boardwalks and abundant birdlife. This relaxed non competitive outing is ideal for nature lovers and trail newcomers.

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and coastal trail running weekend on the scenic Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile loop. Run solo, with a partner or team, enjoy camping, yoga and optional sauna and massages.

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.

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 02/08/2026 along an undulating, scenic route through parkland, woodland and the North Downs. Finishers receive a medal, race t shirt and goody bag while enjoying views from Selsdon Wood to Limpsfield..

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.

The Black Bull 15 is a charity trail run held near the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford. It offers two distances: a 15-mile trail route and a 15km option for shorter, faster runs, jogs or walks. The course uses varied trail surfaces through par..

Run a scenic off road half marathon along riverbank and a disused railway with flint paths and stiles, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Enjoy race day treats and a finisher medal for all.

Muntjac 15 links five woodlands via hilly single track and forest paths for a scenic but testing trail run. Join fellow runners on 30 August 2026 for a memorable off road challenge.

Run the scenic but testing Woldingham Full and Half Marathon on 30 August 2026 along the North Downs Way. Pick the half or the full for wooded trails, steep climbs and a finishers medal with goody bag and race t shirt.

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

South Coast Ultra Challenge on 5 and 6 Sep 2026 follows the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel, with views of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Tackle a continuous 100 km or split it over two days with camping and full support.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join a guided 10 km evening trail run around Silent Pool and the North Downs for a social, scenic group outing. Runs take place at dusk or by headtorch in darker months, at a relaxed guided pace with kit support and a post run refreshment.

Run around Bewl Water in Kent on scenic, undulating wooded trails and quiet country lanes. Distances from 10 km to 50 km suit all ambitions and the marathon was named a Runners World top 10 UK marathon.

Run the Thames Path towpath from Putney/Fulham to Henley on Thames with distances from 10 km to 100 km and options for continuous or two day stages. Enjoy riverside scenery, support stops, camping and a lively weekend festival of river even..

The Trail Côte d'Opale en Pas de Calais will take place in Wimereux from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 83 kilometers.

Run 10k, 21k or 42k through the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, starting at Shere Recreation Ground. Scenic, multi terrain routes with big views, chip timed results, on course support and a lively event village for finishers and fans.