Trail Running calendar near Eastbourne 2025-2026

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.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..

Explore the South Downs on the Serpent Trail, offering distances from 10 km to 100 km as it winds through rare heath and ancient woodland. Entries include coach transport to the start, plus camping, food, a licensed bar and a kids race.

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.

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

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.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km or ultra distances. Finishers from 3 km earn a medal and everyone gets goody bags with vegan options.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

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.

Run or walk the North Downs 50 Ultra around Guildford, a scenic 50 km loop through the Surrey hills. Shorter routes, staffed aid stations, GPS tracking and camping or en suite finishes make this a supported trail day for all paces.

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.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the scenic MTC Windsor Ultra. Enjoy riverside views, three aid checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

Run the North Downs Way in about 100 miles from Farnham to Ashford, tackling rolling chalk downland and roughly 11,000 ft of ascent. This 30 hour Western States qualifier offers stocked aid stations and a memorable test of endurance.

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.