Trail Running calendar near Forest Row 2025-2026

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

UK Ultra's Hibernal Hills 50 Mile is the season opener held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire. This ultramarathon covers about 50 miles on 99% trail, 1% road, with 6,400 feet of ascent and descent and undulating hills throughout. The route starts via the Staunton and Monarchs Ways, then cli..

Pilgrim Challenge is a two-day 66-mile or one-day 33-mile ultramarathon along the North Downs Way in Surrey. The start is at Sandy Farm Business Park in Farnham, and the route winds through countryside, villages and rolling downs with about 2,374 meters of ascent. The course is fully marked with sig..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes of all levels. The duathlon races feature distances such as..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

Winter Trail Run is the fourth edition of the Trail Run at Gatton Park, near Redhill/Reigate, RH2 0TW. The event offers a 5K multi-terrain loop around the scenic Gatton Park and you can choose to run one or two loops for 5K or 10K. The atmosphere is friendly and social, with a dedicated Canicross ev..

BigMud Trails (EARTH) is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, celebrating the element of Earth. Set in the scenic Meon Valley at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, participants can choose between a 16-mile or marathon distance, both featuring challenging single-lap courses with significan..

Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning, sell-out trail running event at Hadleigh Country Park in Essex. The 10-kilometre single-loop course blends footpaths, fields and off-road trails with an undulating, hilly profile and plenty of mud, set against views of Hadleigh Castle. The GPS-marked, multi-t..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 42-mile trail ultra marathon held in Essex, England, following an ancient pilgrimage route from Chipping Ongar to the historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The course traverses scenic countryside, historic churches, and varied terrain inclu..

North Downs Ridge 50k Ultra, organized by Freedom Racing, runs along the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking to Guildford and back, incorporating a Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. The 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon features about 2,986 feet of ascent, fully signed..

The Thursley Common 10km is a scenic trail run held at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest heathland areas in the region. Covering 10 kilometers, this event is ideal for trail running beginners and those seeking a flat, accessible course. Participants explore diverse lands..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.3 is a running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km race distances. The event offers a scenic course starting and parking at Newlands Corner, providing a well-organized atmosphere for runners.Entry fees..

South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event based at Harting Down in West Sussex. The route showcases the South Downs Way and surrounding areas, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale, with ancient woodlands, nature reserves and links to the Sussex Border Path, Shipwrights Way an..

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail, 95% off-road, across farmland, footpaths and bridleways, wi..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

Endurancelife Sussex offers a series of trail running events including 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances along the iconic coastal landscapes of Eastbourne and Seaford in the South Downs National Park. The courses feature the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and stunning views of the..

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

Wight Riot is a mixed-terrain running event on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, offering views of the Isle of Wight and a pass by Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. The race uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap, with participants choosing any distance from 5K up to an ultra, within a 7-hour window...