Trail Running calendar near Forest Row 2025-2026

Blackwater Marathon 2025, the 25th edition, is staged from Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. This circular event on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary uses cross‑country footpaths and sections of seawall. Choices are 26.5 miles or 18 miles, with age restrictions: 26.5 miles f..

Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, Windsor, UK. The event offers two trail distances: 21km and 16km, with gentle elevation gains of about 66m and 50m respectively, along the scenic Thames riverbank and surrounding countryside. Runners begin at Windsor Racecourse and follow clea..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, fast out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, primarily on grassy t..

Trail Run Canterbury is a Canterbury-based trail and multi-terrain running event anchored at St Edmund’s School on St Thomas Hill. It offers three distances: 5.5, 10 and 20 miles. The route winds along trails around the edge of Canterbury, with countryside and woodland and views of the cathedral cit..

The Plough and Harroween is a 5-mile night trail run held in Litlington, East Sussex, starting and finishing at The Plough & Harrow pub. The self-navigated course, run in reverse of the Friston Forest 5 route, traverses countryside terrain including forest, farm tracks, and downlands. Participants m..

The Guided Run - Petersfield 10k will take place in Petersfield on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

Brewery Trail Run is a 6-mile (10 km) trail run through the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, about 40 minutes northwest of London. The route traverses scenic trails with some hills, and participants are grouped by ability and may walk steep sections, making it suitable for all..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a scenic autumn/winter trail running event held in Berkhamsted, UK. This ultra-distance race covers a challenging 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, following a single-loop course through the heart of the Chilterns. Runners traverse woodland trails, Ber..

Brutal - Halloween @ Hogmoor is an annual evening running event held at Hogmoor, a former military area now used for recreation. The event features a kids race with a 3.3K loop, and for participants aged 13 and over, options to run 6.6K (2 laps) or 10K (3 laps). The course includes short sandy hills..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Touquet Bike & Run will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run 15 kilometers.

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Leigh-on-Sea 10k is an after-dark, multi-terrain running event held in Leigh-on-Sea, featuring both 10k and 5k distances, including a juniors' 5k for ages 11-15. Scheduled for early November, the race offers a spooky Halloween-themed atmosphere with mandatory head or body torches and optional fa..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.

Big Night Out Winchester is an exciting night-time trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of Winchester, Hampshire. Participants can choose between a 22km or 12km course, both illuminated by headtorches as they navigate the trails and pathways. The event features a fully marked route wit..

South Downs Trail Run starts from Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, with views across the downs and distant sights of the North Downs, Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight. Runners choose from three off-road distances: 21km, 19km and 12km. The course runs..

Freedom Racing stages the 5 Trails Ultra and 3 Trails Half at Westerlands, Graffham, near Petworth in the South Downs (GU28 0QJ). The day offers two distances: a 50km Ultra that weaves five long-distance trails—Serpent Trail, New Lipchis Way, West Sussex Literary Trail, Monarchs Way and the South Do..

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular, award-winning half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The course features a stunning and challenging route that begins in the historic market town and includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners then follow the s..