Trail Running calendar near East Dean 2025-2026

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running, takes place in Walton on Thames, Surrey, along the scenic River Thames towpath. This event features UK Athletics certified, accurately measured courses with no elevation gain, making it a flat and fast route ideal for runners seek..

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The course showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, featuring landmarks such as St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and panoramic views from Newlands Corner and Ha..

Winter on the Downs is an ultra-running event featuring two single-loop races of 55 miles and 100 miles, set in the scenic trails of East and West Sussex. Starting and finishing in Eastbourne, participants will traverse iconic landscapes, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. The 55-mile rout..

The Sussex Downs Trail Run takes place in the scenic South Downs National Park, starting at Plumpton Racecourse near Lewes, UK. Offering three distances—22km, 12km, and 9km—the event caters to all abilities, including newcomers. The course features a mix of flat, tree-lined sections and challenging..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a popular late-season ultra running event held in the scenic Surrey Hills. This 50-kilometer trail ultra features a fully signed long-distance route with additional race signage, ensuring clear navigation. The course includes an out-and-back section..

The Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10-mile race held in Peacehaven, East Sussex, organized by Seaford Striders. The multi-terrain course features about six miles of farm tracks and bridleways, with the remaining four miles on quiet roads, including a challenging hill around mile six. Participants can exp..

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall near Box Hill, Dorking. Scheduled for December 10-14, 2025, runners have up to 96 hours to complete a giant loop incorporating five major trails: North Dow..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

The Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex, is a festive multi-terrain cross country running event celebrating its 20th year. The main race covers approximately 4.2 miles on an undulating, muddy trail through farmland and woods, offering scenic countryside views. Alongside the 5-..

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

The Festive Friston Forest Night Trail Run is a 5-mile self-navigated night trail run held in the scenic countryside of Friston Forest and downlands near Litlington, East Sussex. Participants follow a Strava GPX route, aided by a written narrative and a tail runner for support. The event starts and..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exhilarating night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, featuring races of 10 miles, 10K, 5K, as well as Canix and children's races for ages 3-11. Participants navigate through enchanting woodlands under the stars, illuminated by headlamps, making fo..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.1 is a trail running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with options to enter single races or bundled series of three runs. The event offers a scenic trail running experience in the Surrey c..

The South Downs & Arundel Winter Trails is a scenic mixed terrain running event featuring 15-mile and marathon distances. The point-to-point course follows the historic Pilgrim Trail, "The Old Way," from Mayflower Park in Southampton to finishes at Titchfield Abbey (15 miles) and Boundary Oak School..

The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series is an eco-friendly trail running event held at Pippingford Park Manor in East Sussex. This series features two races—10 miles and 5 miles—across undulating, multi-terrain park and forest trails that showcase picturesque scenery. Designed to offer a guilt-free, s..

The Windsor Trail Run January 2026, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, UK. Set against the scenic backdrop of Windsor Castle, this event offers a flat, chip-timed trail course with two distance options: a 10K and a Half Marathon. Both routes feature well-marked..