Trail Running calendar near Eastbourne 2026-2027

Experience a fully signed 50k trail ultra through the scenic Surrey Hills. This late season event features regular checkpoints and a 10 hour cutoff making it accessible for first time ultra runners.

Enjoy a festive 10 mile multi terrain run through farm tracks and quiet roads in East Sussex. This holiday themed event features fancy dress, recycled medals, and mince pies for finishers.

Experience a 200 mile winter trail adventure through the South of England. This continuous single stage loop follows iconic paths like the North and South Downs Ways with a 96 hour time limit and full live tracking.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Enjoy a festive midweek run along the River Thames at this flexible Time Challenge event. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a mixed-surface course with full support. All finishers get a medal and goody bag at this..

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Experience a 10 mile cross country run featuring the hills and coastal scenery of West Wight. Finishers are rewarded with a unique memento and seasonal refreshments like mince pies and mulled wine in a festive atmosphere.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

Enjoy a festive multi terrain race through the muddy woods and farmland of Pett. This family friendly event features distances for all ages and raises money for the housing charity Shelter.

Experience a 50 km ultra trail adventure along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye. This fully marked winter race features historic landmarks, three well-stocked checkpoints, and festive hot food at the finish line.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon and enjoy a unique themed aid station and finishers medal.

Experience a scenic 10 km trail run through the vineyards of the Rathfinny Wine Estate. Support a local cancer charity while enjoying hilly routes and beautiful views of the South Downs National Park.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.

Experience a historic trail race at Box Hill featuring significant elevation and panoramic views of the North Downs. This event offers a 10 km course on rough tracks with dedicated categories for men, women, and children.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

Experience the Hampshire countryside with a trail run starting from Sparsholt College. Choose between two distances featuring scenic views of Farley Mount and receive a finisher medal and goodies at the finish line.

A 15 mile multi-terrain trail run at Hadleigh Country Park featuring muddy, undulating sections and elevated Thames Estuary views. Route maps and GPX files are available and the event operates a cupless water policy.

Experience a rewarding trail race through the private grounds of Ashdown Forest with 1568 feet of elevation. Choose between 5 or 10 miles of hard packed trails featuring steep climbs and panoramic views across The Downs.