Trail Running calendar near Penshurst 2025-2026

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August 2026 from Croydon along scenic Surrey and Sussex woodlands and ridges. Finishers receive a medal plus a goody bag with a race t shirt and snacks.

Take on the MTC Oxford Ultra, a 49 mile point to point along the Thames Path from Oxford to Henley. Expect scenic riverside trails, three support checkpoints and challenging self sufficient ultrarunning with a bespoke finisher medal.

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Take on the 47 mile MTC Windsor Ultra along the scenic Thames from Henley to Kingston, testing endurance with three aid stops and rolling river views. Finishers get a bespoke medal and choice of tech shirt, mug or hat.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Take on the North Downs Way 100, a 103 mile trail classic from Farnham to Ashford with 11,000 feet of climbing and a 30 hour cutoff. This Centurion Running event is a Western States qualifier on mostly trail terrain, ideal for experienced u..

Run the scenic Stour Valley Path in 102 km or 50 km trail races on 8 Aug 2026, mostly off road through East Anglia. Friendly, challenging courses that earn UTMB index points and suit experienced ultrarunners.

Enjoy a scenic undulating 10k through quiet lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens with views of rolling Kent hills. Includes a bespoke medal, free garden entry and supports Oasis Domestic Abuse Services.

Join Saturn Too Midweek Medal Madness on 14 August 2026 for a seven hour timed challenge along the Thames with distances from 3 km to ultramarathon. Finish 3 km to earn a medal and goody bag with drink stops on course.

The Black Bull 15 is a charity trail run held near the Black Bull pub in Chelmsford. It offers two distances: a 15-mile trail route and a 15km option for shorter, faster runs, jogs or walks. The course uses varied trail surfaces through par..

Take on the Henfield Half Marathon for a scenic off road 13.1 mile challenge along riverbank and a disused railway, finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Enjoy on site facilities, refreshments and a finishers medal.

Run the Southampton Running Festival on 16 August 2026 at Southampton Common with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races. Scenic laps through woodland, ponds and parkland, plus an event village and a focus on sustainability.

Run through Alexandra Gardens with views of Windsor Castle at the Windsor Trail Run on 30 August 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon, enjoy chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Muntjac 15 links five woodlands via hilly single track and forest paths for a scenic but testing trail run. Join fellow runners on 30 August 2026 for a memorable off road challenge.

Take on the Woldingham Half or Full Marathon across scenic North Downs ridges, woodland and varied trail terrain with rewarding rolling climbs and countryside views. Finish with a finisher medal, race tee in your goody bag and post race sna..

Enjoy a sunset trail run through Ickworth Park's rolling woods and meadows with 5k and 10k options. Chip timed race with a finisher medal and first aid on site; bring grippy shoes and a torch for safety.

Run along the River Thames at Temple Island Meadows with half marathon, 10K and junior races supporting Royal Berks Charity. Enjoy mixed undulating trails, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and a lively event village.

Take on the South Coast Ultra Challenge along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel, passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Brighton on stunning coastal trails. Choose distances from 25 km up to a full 100 km continuous or spli..

Guided 10km evening trail run around Silent Pool, following the North Downs Way through Netley Heath to Shere. Sunset and headtorch night runs are social guided outings not races, ideal for fit trail runners.

Run scenic, undulating woodland and lakeside trails around Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, Kent, with distances from 10K to a 50K ultra. This biannual series, praised by Runners World, offers measured courses, route maps and finisher medals.