Trail Running calendar near Margate 2026-2027

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Take on the LDWA South Downs Marathon on 26 April 2026, with challenging 28 mile or 18 mile routes across the iconic Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven. Expect stunning coastal views, big climbs and friendly checkpoints on this Sussex classic..

The Red Hill Trailrun will take place in Saint-Jans-Cappel on Friday 1 May 2026. You can run between 8 and 21 kilometers.

Tackle 100 miles along the iconic Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford in this point to point ultramarathon. Enjoy mostly scenic trails, generous on course support and a coveted Centurion buckle for finishers within the 30 hour cut off.

Run the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, a three day festival across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with 10 mile races, a 10k and a combined full marathon. Expect varied, undulating routes and family friendly fun.

The Belgian Front Memorial Trail will take place in Diksmuide on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 100 kilometers.

Tackle Box Hill on a guided 12.5 mile trail run with about 1000 m of climbing through woodland, heathland and open fields. An experienced guide will lead a steady group pace for runners who can hold roughly 10 min per mile, with parking nea..

Enjoy coastal off road trails at the Heritage Coast Run in Thorpeness, Suffolk, with 10k, 10k canicross and a half marathon. Wave starts, beach turnarounds and sea views make it a scenic charity challenge for all levels.

Run to the Sea Brighton on Saturday 9 May 2026 is a scenic point to point 50k from Horsham to Hove Lawns, crossing trails, rolling downs and the coastal promenade. Enter by 25 April; solo and 2 runner relay options with on course support.

Tackle scenic Suffolk trails at the Holy Trail Ultra Festival on 9 May 2026 with 50 mile and 50 kilometre options starting and finishing around Nicholas Everitt Park. Expect checkpoints, GPS tracking, a finish medal and a hot post race meal..

Take part in the 5 km Run for Wildlife at Banham Zoo on a scenic parkland route that loops through the zoo past giraffes, penguins and meerkats. Entry includes full day zoo access and a finisher medal for every participant.

Enjoy a scenic marathon through North Essex rolling hills, woods and farmland on low traffic roads this May. Celebrate the race's 30th year with just 500 places available for an intimate, well organised running experience.

Join Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon in Bury St Edmunds on 10 May 2026 for scenic, mildly undulating on road routes through Suffolk countryside. Small field, aid stations and included parking make for a friendly, focused race day.

Run the Oliver Fisher 10k or 5k at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 and help fund the Special Care Baby Trust supporting Medway neonatal unit. Enjoy scenic off road trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

Run through the rolling vineyards of Rathfinny Wine Estate on 10 May 2026 with 10.7 km and 21.4 km half marathon options. Enjoy off road trails, recycled slate medals and a carbon neutral event that supports the WOLO Foundation.

Five Rivers Ultra is a point to point ultramarathon from Suffolk through Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONBs, finishing in Harwich. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km routes along coastal trails for a wild, scenic challenge.

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.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..