Trail Running calendar near Margate 2026-2027

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

Run from Horsham to the Brighton seafront in this 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon. Choose the solo challenge or team up for a two-person relay across varied trails and coastal paths. The event offers full support with feed stations and t..

A new ultramarathon festival in Suffolk offers 50 km and 50 mile trail races. The event includes GPS tracking, checkpoint support, and a finish line meal. It is open to runners aged 20 and over, with a focus on inclusivity.

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this evening run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a finisher medal.

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A fundraising off road 10 km, 5 km and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026, supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The event features mapped trail routes, a bespoke medal, prizes and limited free parking.

Run one or two loops through the undulating vineyards of Rathfinny Wine Estate on a carbon neutral trail event that supports the WOLO Foundation and awards recycled slate medals to finishers.

The Les Bours Six Côtes will take place in Bours on Thursday 14 May 2026. You can run between 7 and 28 kilometers.

The La Passe Pierre en Baie de Canche will take place in Étaples on Thursday 14 May 2026. You can run between 9 and 20 kilometers.

A coastal ultra-marathon along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 50km distances on a flat, scenic course. The event offers full support with indoor checkpoints, finisher rewards, and is a UT..

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

A measured 10 km cross country run in Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026 with a 250 metre section plus four laps, water stations, first aid and registration on the day. Trophies and a bespoke medal are awarded and the event supports Sport..

Celebrate the 43rd edition of the Stort10, a highly-rated trail race in the Essex countryside. Choose between a 10-mile or 5-mile course on farm tracks and woodland trails starting from Cammas Hall Farm. Enjoy the inclusive atmosphere with..

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Join a guided 36-mile ultra run along Norfolk's scenic Boudicca Way, from Diss to Norwich. It's a social, non-competitive event perfect for a first ultra, with aid stations and a medal included. The pace is relaxed and determined by the gro..

The Bluebell 5 will take place in South Benfleet on Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.