Trail Running calendar near Gravesham District 2026-2027

Trail races from 8 km to a 50 km ultra starting at Princes Risborough School, crossing beech woodland, ridgelines and chalk downs. Marked routes include outposts, mandatory kit for longer distances, free parking and nearby rail access.

The Bainc'trail will take place in Baincthun on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 31 kilometers.

Rodent Wriggle is a Needham Market walk and run with three route options of 13.5 mile, 23 mile and 31.5 mile. The scenic countryside routes follow the River Rat, include checkpoints with refreshments and feature historic village churches.

Timed non stop runs of 6, 12 or 24 hours on the Backyard route at High Lodge Thetford Forest. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of up to four; camping onsite, timing by Timing Monkey and a bespoke wooden medal for all.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 11 July 2026, based at Church Farm Cafe in Aldbury. Run leaders provide technique tips and local history, with on-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station; dogs allowed with cani c..

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Beckenham Place Park with climbing, crawling and sliding on a grassy, undulating course. Waves start every 15 minutes; participants must be 13 or older and fundraising supports Cancer Research UK.

A muddy 5K obstacle event in Brentwood on 11 July 2026 featuring climbs, water crossings and a 20 foot slide into a lake. Open to ages 13 and over, with a £40 registration fee and a £100 fundraising pledge.

A multi-lap running event at Box End Park in Kempston with three race options of repeated 5 km laps, race medals, on-course support and awards across overall, female and age-group categories.

A 7-mile multi-terrain race through Knole Park with a chip-timed 3.5 km junior run for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and the event includes medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

A weekend trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, featuring 50 km, marathon, 16 mi, 12 km and a 2 km LittleFeet run, with camping, glamping, on-site village activities and stocked aid stations including PH1000 electrolyte.

Trail runs of 10K, 5K and a 1.5K accessible loop take place at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026. Proceeds support the Chilterns Neuro Centre and the courses are fully marked and marshalled.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Entries are available for solo runners, pairs or teams up to six and camping at race HQ is included in the entry.

A weekend running festival at Blackland Farm on 18–19 July 2026 offering 1-mile lap formats: 24-hour and 12-hour solos, team relays, plus P24 and P12 paced challenges. Off-road course, camping included and limited Bell Tent upgrades.

MacTuffX Brighton on 18 July 2026 at Withdean Stadium combines ten structured Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles and five person relay formats and includes a LITE weight category.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Tilgate Park in Crawley is an obstacle course around Tilgate Lake with climbs, crawls and slides. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and offers on-site toilets, refreshments and parking.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Stoke Park in Guildford on 18 July 2026 with staggered wave starts. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

A vineyard run and walk at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking with trails across the North Downs, followed by stone baked pizza and a Denbies wine tasting. Trail shoes recommended and free parking is available at the estate.

A chip timed 10 km race around Highfield Park and the Alban Way in St Albans on 19 July 2026. The event village features a free family fun run, kids zone, live music and a charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.