Trail Running calendar near Portsmouth 2025-2026

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including..

Thames Path 100 is Centurion Running’s 100-mile ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Richmond, London to Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The 161 km course climbs about 1,900 feet and is described as flat and fast, with roughly 25% paved and 75% trail terrain. It is a point..

The Isle of Wight Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK-wide trek and trail series, taking place on the island’s stunning southern coastal path from a basecamp at Chale. Participants choose from the full Island route of 106km (clockwise) or shorter options: 53km, 25km, Southern 50, and Medina 10..

Greensand Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing at West Hanger, Staple Lane Car Park, near Guildford in Surrey. The route links the North Downs Way with the Greensand Way, passing Box Hill, Leith Hill (the South East’s highest point) and summits such as Pitch Hill and..

Box Hill Vertical KM is a guided trail run held around Box Hill near Dorking, Surrey. The course covers about 12.5 miles with around 1000m of elevation, designed to rack up significant height in a compact distance. It traverses woodland, heathland and open fields, with hills that are technical enoug..

Rapid Relays is a dynamic running event held at the scenic Culden Faw Estate in Fawley, near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The race features a woodland trail course on estate tracks with gently undulating terrain, including a notable climb before 3 kilometers followed by a long downhill stretch bac..

The Three Forts Challenge is a renowned trail running event held in West Sussex, starting and finishing at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers three race options: a full marathon (27.2 miles), a half marathon, and a 5-mile trail run. The courses feature demanding terrain with steep climbs, stile..

BigWayRound - Winchester is an award-winning, Gold-rated trail running event held at Winchester Rugby Club. The event offers four distances: 14 miles, 19 miles, a marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features stunning views and traverses i..

The Harewood Forest Trail Race is staged in Harewood Forest in the heart of the Test Valley, near Andover, Hampshire. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k trail routes on undulating forest tracks, offering a challenging yet scenic course. Described as a spring race set in a beautiful woodland setti..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

Run to the Sea Brighton is a 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Christ's Hospital School in Horsham to Hove Lawns on the Brighton seafront. The multi-terrain course features trails, rolling downs and a coastal promenade, offering scenic views and a reputation for superb organisation and a frien..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometer ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, UK. The race features an anticlockwise loop starting and finishing in Chesham, passing iconic landmarks such as Ashridge Estate, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, Bledlow Ridge, and Great Hampden. With..

North Downs Way 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon hosted by Centurion Running, running along the North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham, Surrey to Knockholt Pound near Greater London. The route features about 5,600 feet (1,700 m) of ascent and reflects the first 50 miles of the NDW10..

Jurassic Coast Challenge is part of the Ultra Challenge Series on Dorset’s World Heritage coastline. The event offers multiple distances: Full 100km, 3/4 75km, ~50km, ~25km, plus a Bridport 10km and a Weymouth Marathon loop. Starting at Corfe Castle, the course winds along the Jurassic Coast through..

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greenery. Suitable for runners of all levels, the event fosters a f..

South Downs 50k is a 50-kilometre point-to-point trail race from Falmer (University of Brighton) to Eastbourne, largely following the South Downs Way through the South Downs National Park. The route features runnable trails with grass, farm tracks and forest sections, totaling roughly 3,600 feet of..

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is the original Ultra Challenge event, run by Ultra Challenge Series, from Richmond, West London to Brighton Racecourse along the Capital to Coast trails. It offers a full 100 km option at your own pace (about 1,500 m of ascent) plus ~50 km, 25 km, and a Brighton 25..

The Fox is a RunThrough Trails event set in the Surrey countryside, offering three trail distances: 20k, 41k and 62k. Runners start at different venues—Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon (20k), West Clandon Village Hall (41k), and Burys Field in Godalming (62k)—before all finish back at Burys Field...

The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is a scenic 13.5-mile trail race held in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The course follows the South Downs Way, passing through Friston Forest, woodland trails, the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs, and Beachy Head, off..