Trail Running calendar near Penshurst 2026-2027

Hairy Legs is an all ages cross-country event at Sheepcot Recreation Ground on 10 May 2026, with children's laps, teenage and adult loops plus solo and relay options, and proceeds supporting two local primary schools.

A one lap *10 km* trail through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common with undulating hills and bluebell woods. Chip timing, finish medals and on-site parking, with food and refreshments available at the finish.

A community 5k trail run and walk around East Hendred with a separate 1k kids event on the Sportsground. Entries are limited and close on 8 May 2026.

A cross country event in Little Gaddesden on 10 May 2026 offering 10K, 5K and mini races for under 7s. Pre registration and on the day fees apply and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

The La Passe Pierre en Baie de Canche will take place in Étaples on Thursday 14 May 2026. You can run between 11 and 20 kilometers.

A four evening summer series at Dinton Pastures with 5 km and 10 km races plus a 2 km kids event. Off road and traffic free, the series offers chip timing, finisher medals, instant results and on site first aid.

A 50 mile point to point run on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound with 5,600 ft of climb, six aid stations and a 13 hour limit. Entry requires a prior marathon finish within that race’s cut off.

The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge in Compton, Berkshire on 16 May 2026 features a full marathon and a 16 mile race with a seven hour time limit; route maps, elevation profiles and videos are provided.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch on 16 May 2026 offering laps of a 2.5 km circuit with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones, water stations and a finisher medal.

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 timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A weekend obstacle race in Henley on Thames on May 16-17, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super and Beast distances plus a Kids Race and spectator tickets, run along historic town landmarks and a riverside course.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A cross-country *10 km* race at Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026, organised by MCC Promotions with on-day registration, hydration stations, basic facilities and support for the charity Sport In Mind.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Trail races over 10 and 5 miles at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026, using farm tracks and woodland trails. Marshals, water stations, parking and finish-line facilities are provided; transfers allowed before the deadline.

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..

A community trail run at Newchurch Primary School on 17 May 2026 offering three distances from 900 m to 9 km. Entry fees are £8 to £17.50, medals for all and a raffle with prize draws. Proceeds support school learning resources.