Trail Running calendar near Falmer 2026-2027

Experience an off road running event south of Canterbury featuring scenic trails through the Kentish countryside. Choose between a way marked half marathon or a self navigated full marathon with full event village facilities.

Explore the Essex countryside on a 26 or 18 mile figure of eight course via Blackmore. This self sufficient event offers multiple checkpoints and a finishers meal as part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.

Conquer hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods in this autumn multi terrain event. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or junior distances and enjoy on site facilities like a cafe and adventure playground.

The Touquet Bike & Run will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

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.

Experience a night time trail run through the Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park. Choose from three fully marked routes and enjoy a unique atmosphere in an estate home to fallow deer and wallabies.

Test your endurance at this premier winter obstacle course race featuring muddy farmland, woodland trails, and the famous Deathslide. Choose between 6 km, 12 km, or multi-lap distances with over 70 unique obstacles to navigate.

Experience an award winning autumn trail race through the scenic countryside of Bedfordshire. This event features a half marathon route following canal towpaths and woodland trails starting from Leighton Buzzard.

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

Participate in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames in Egham. Choose your distance from 3km to an ultra marathon while commemorating fallen heroes with a traditional two minute silence.

Commemorate Remembrance Day with a flexible timed run along the scenic River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a flat loop course with a supportive aid station and unique finisher medals.

Join a community of runners at Richmond Park for a series of timed races supporting Movember. Enjoy a hilly tarmac course with distances ranging from a kids mini run to a half marathon in a supportive atmosphere.

Run through the ancient woodlands of the New Forest National Park on flat gravel trails. Enjoy a scenic route filled with local wildlife and receive a medal and finisher gift at the Roundhill Campsite finish line.

Experience a 50 mile trail race featuring five loops through the scenic forest trails of Wendover Woods. This steep and rewarding course offers a supported ultramarathon experience in the heart of the Chiltern countryside.

Multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km races in the Chiltern Hills on 15 November 2026, organised by Radnage C of E Primary School PTA with proceeds to the school. Village hall HQ offers a cafe, water stations and first aid on course.

Experience a community focused run at Southampton Common with distances ranging from 1.5km to a half marathon. Support men's health through Movember while enjoying a chip timed race through scenic parkland trails.