Trail Running calendar near Hurst 2026-2027

Trail running event at Stanmer Park, Brighton on 11 April 2026 offering three routes on the South Downs Way, varied hilly terrain, outposts for the longer routes, and a reusable cup policy.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

Enjoy a family friendly day in Froyle with a scenic 10 km trail through fields and woods and a colourful Kids Colour Dash for ages 4 to 12. Village hall cakes, picnic space and on course support make it a relaxed community event.

Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series on 11 April 2026 offers a half marathon (two laps) and a 10 km (one lap) through ancient woodland at Chingford Plain, London. Courses are chip timed, fully marked, and include aid stations and an eco frie..

A seasonal trail run series at Cowdray Estate offering 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile races across spring, summer, autumn and winter, with a summer evening event that includes a BBQ, bar and spot prizes.

An out-and-back ultra along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way with a county-versus-county scoring format, feed stations, two dark tunnels, and a 7 hour cut-off. Entries limited to 100 starters from each end.

A circular 10 km trail race around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The course is waymarked and marshalled with an aid station, eco measures in place and entry via SiEntries with a £22 fee.

A 42 km trail marathon across the South Downs, starting at Stanmer Park. The unique route merges with the final stretch of the Brighton Marathon for a finish on Hove Lawns. Participants must carry mandatory kit and use a reusable cup at aid..

A 200 mile trail ultramarathon across South Wales, the Wild Horse South Wales 200 follows Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way and the Wales Coast Path, starting in Chepstow and finishing at Worm’s Head with aid stations and volunteer support along..

Windsor 50 on 18 April 2026 uses Windsor Racecourse basecamp and looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes through the Great Park and along the Thames Path, with regular rest stops, medical support, timing and categories for walkers and fast run..

An ultra trail race along the Chiltern ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. The route is about 51 km with 996 m of ascent, fully marked and supported by three staffed aid stations and a nine hour cutoff.

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

Trail races on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs National Park offering five distances from 12km to 110km, start and finish at Cowdray Farm Shop, with marked courses, aid stations and on-site camping available.

The Essex County Fell Championships will take place in Buckhurst Hill on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 6 miles.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

A scenic trail half marathon along Seaford seafront and the South Downs, organised by Martello Rotary Seaford and Seaford Striders. The event features marshal support, water stations, a bespoke medal and raises funds for local charities.

Run the rolling trails of the South Downs at the Grand National 10 km Trail Run in Findon, with 10 km, canicross, 5 mile and kids events for all ages. Scenic route, bespoke medals, charity support and a fun Filly or Colt costume prize.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Thames Ring Series The Thames Ring Series consists of three non-stop ultramarathon distances run on canal and riverside footpaths in southern England. The main event is the Thames Ring 250, a 250-mile (approximately 256-mile) trail race. It..

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.