Trail Running calendar near Dover 2026-2027

A South Downs trail running event based at Lancing College offering 5K, 10K, Marathon and 50K routes across grassy trails, chalk paths and ridgelines, with marked, chip-timed courses and aid stations.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A self-navigation marathon along the Colne Valley Path from Stambourne, passing Great Yeldham and the mighty oak, finishing on the Cymbeline meadows. Aid stations are placed about every 10 km and the event is cupless.

A ten kilometre trail run on 23 August 2026 using the original predominately anti clockwise route, with a limited edition event T shirt included and results posted within 48 hours.

The Coast Run will take place in Middelkerke on Friday 28 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 10 kilometers.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat *4.167-mile* loops each hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a prize for the winner.

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 where runners complete four miles each hour until one remains; the event includes medals, a winner trophy, showers, limited parking, rest space and on-site snacks.

An obstacle mud run near Dorking in Surrey on a permanent year-round assault course, featuring muddy trails, water sections and climbing challenges. Distance options include 5 km, 10 km and a 7 km assault course; teams and charity entries a..

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.

A trail and rural road event around Woldingham, offering a 13.1 mile lap used once for the half and twice for the full marathon, with sections on the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way and a finish at Woldingham School.

The La Cromagnon will take place in Drucat on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 8 and 16 kilometers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

The Trail du Bocage à Samer will take place in Samer on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 21 kilometers.

The Kemmelberg Trail will take place in Heuvelland on Saturday 5 September 2026. You can run between 12 and 50 kilometers.

A multi-distance trek on the South Downs Way on 5 to 6 September 2026, starting in Eastbourne and passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Arundel. Distances of 100 km, 50 km and 25 km include covered rest stops, GPS tracking and medical..

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle course in Brentwood with 5 km and 1.5 km options, family-friendly obstacles and on-site amenities such as wash-downs, changing rooms and finisher medals. The event includes a female-only wave and supports group..

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

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.

A women’s, non competitive obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex offering 5 km and 1.5 km options with varied obstacles, no chip timing, finisher medals and hot wash downs.