Trail Running calendar near Eastbourne 2026-2027

A timed, self supported anticlockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. The mostly coastal route includes sea wall, grass and gravel paths, a 10k pub check point and a four hour cut off.

An off-road event south of Canterbury offering marathon and half marathon routes across scenic trails and country lanes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, OpenTracking and Event HQ facilities are provided.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

Essex Walker offers a 26 miles figure of 8 route and an 18 miles variant on footpaths and bridleways around Blackmore. It is part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge and includes checkpoints, refreshments, and a finishers certificate.

A 5 mile self navigated night trail run from The Plough and Harrow in Litlington with Halloween fancy dress, GPX navigation, trophies for best dressed and a timed but social atmosphere.

A single-loop **50K** trail race from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and along The Ridgeway, featuring 800 m of ascent, fully marked navigation, three full aid stations and a 9-hour cutoff.

A Halloween themed *6.66 km* trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.

A night gravel trail run in Alice Holt Forest with 5 km laps and three distance options, head torch navigation, on-course outposts and on-site parking and facilities.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids and adult loop options, varied sandy and muddy terrain, fancy dress encouraged, free parking and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Coastal trail runs on West Wittering Beach with three distances on sandy flats at low tide, chip timing, on-course water stations and a finisher medal. One dog per runner is permitted and spectators are welcome.

The Touquet Bike & Run will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run 14 kilometers.

A sold out trail run from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park, with 21.3k, 16.5k and 12k routes through forest tracks, bridleways and the South Downs Way. Entries include chip timing, a medal and on-course refreshments.

Night trail running at Stonor Park in the Chiltern Hills on 7 November 2026 with three waymarked routes of 17 km, 13 km and 7 km. Outposts, parking, timed results and finish facilities are provided; dogs are not permitted.

A winter obstacle race in Brentwood, Essex featuring muddy courses across farmland, woodland and lakes. Distances range from about 6 km to 24 km with dozens to hundreds of natural and man made obstacles and chip timing for participants.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Trail running at Stonor Park in the Chilterns with three route choices of 22 km, 13 km and 7 km. Expect well marked woodland trails, steep climbs, possible wildlife sightings and outposts on the longer courses.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

A supported endurance event on 7 November 2026 with a 76 km ultramarathon or 36 km run or walk from Aldershot or Petersfield to Portsmouth, featuring break stops, satellite tracking, medical cover and charity fundraising options.

A trail event in Windsor on 8 November 2026 offering a 10K and a half marathon on flat off road trails from Alexandra Gardens. The event features chip timing, race photos, post race goodies and an event village.