Trail Running calendar near New Forest District 2026-2027

A short out and back carrying race on The Nower in Dorking with a 380 m course and 15 m ascent. Adult pairs follow a weigh in and helmet rules; prizes include a barrel of local ale and novelty awards.

A 13.1 mile cross-country trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower and back, with about 1,800 ft of ascent. Entry includes water stations, a personalised number, a reusable medal, post-race beer and a cooked breakfast.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Stonor Park on 20 March 2027. The marked course has 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical support and a nine hour cut off.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km route options through Bath and nearby countryside, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, and a finisher medal and T shirt.

Trail races on the South Downs Way on 20 March 2027 with 50 mile, 50 km and marathon options, marked courses, aid stations and coach transport between finish and start.

Trail races around Stansted House take runners through South Downs scenery with wooded sections, open fields and views of the historic house; multiple distances are offered and all finishers receive a metal medal and a gift.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Five days of timed running on certified River Thames routes in Walton on Thames, with flexible lap choices from 5 km to ultra distances, daily time limits, aid station, multi-day Lantern medals and finisher t-shirts.

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

The Forest Of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon will take place in Gloucestershire on Sunday 28 March 2027. You can run 21 kilometers.

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

A 42 km trail marathon from Stanmer Park across the South Downs that joins the Brighton Marathon finish on Hove Lawns. Entry includes chip timing, a finisher medal, stocked outposts and a GPX route file.

Riverside mixed terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Marked kilometres, lap formats vary by distance, and entries include a themed medal and chip timing.

A 50 mile trail race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5700 ft of climb, seven aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour limit. The course finishes with a lap of the athletics track.

The 50 Mile Grand Slam will take place in Worthing on Saturday 10 April 2027. You can run 50 miles.

A scenic trail half marathon in Seaford on 19 April 2026 that links the seafront with the South Downs and features undulating terrain and climbs. Surplus funds support local charities and entrants receive a medal, water stations and finish..

Ultra X Spring Trail Series 2027 offers five trail races from 12km to 110km around Cowdrey Estate in the South Downs National Park. Routes pass greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.