Trail Running calendar near Folkestone 2026-2027

Run a flexible distance along the Thames in this seven-hour time challenge event. Choose your own goal from 3km to an ultra marathon on a mixed-terrain, fully-signed course. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a goody bag.

Enjoy a 14 mile trail run through scenic terrain starting with an immediate climb from Southease. This late autumn event features muddy paths, chalk descents, and rewarding refreshments at the finish.

A 10 km race in Kingston on 22 November 2026 that starts and finishes at the Hawker Centre, running through town and along the river towpath. The event uses chip timing, provides a finish medal and refreshments, and offers baggage drop and..

Run through the tranquil Suffolk AONB on flat, fast gravel trails. Choose from three distances, all offering a scenic woodland course. This dog-friendly event is plastic-free, so remember to bring your own reusable cup.

Experience the beauty of the South Downs National Park with three trail distances starting from Plumpton Racecourse. Enjoy coastal views and expansive countryside vistas on routes ranging from 9km to a half marathon.

Take in riverside views at the Riverside Marathon and Half Marathon in Walton on Thames on 28 November 2026. Flat, UKA certified towpath course, limited places, medals for all finishers and virtual entry available.

Scenic riverside marathon and half marathon on a flat UKA certified towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back. Lapped format with finisher medals and virtual entries.

Explore the undulating trails around Tewinbury Farm & Hotel in Hertfordshire. This event offers a 5K and 10K route on a mix of forest paths and open tracks, fully marked and marshalled for easy navigation.

A new winter ultra for 2026, this 80-mile race traverses Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in December. Runners face a 28-hour time limit and must carry comprehensive mandatory safety kit. Early entrants can secure a discounted entry fee.

Winter on the Downs Winter on the Downs offers three ultra-distance trail races on a single-loop course. The events start and finish in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The races cover trails through East and West Sussex, beginn..

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.

A seasonal ten mile multi terrain race in Peacehaven with farm tracks, quieter roads and a notable hill around mile six. The event includes fancy dress, recycled finisher medals, charity partners and photos supplied by Sussex Sports Photogr..

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.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club in Egham, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas themed medal, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag.

A cupless charity run through Rathfinny Wine Estate on 28 December, comprising two 5 km vineyard loops with limited places and a donation of £8 from each £12.50 entry to the WOLO Foundation.

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.