Trail Running calendar near Portsmouth 2026-2027

A steep, scenic trail run in Godshill offering a 5K one-loop option and a 10K two-loop option with 738 ft of climb. A relaxed community fundraising event with no chip timing and local charity support.

An eight mile urban to trail loop in Bournemouth on 23 August 2026, running from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park. The fully signed course has one aid station, chip timing and a post-race gathering at PATCH.

A 7.5 km trail loop around Ticehurst on 23 August 2026 with over 70 percent trail, a fully marked and marshalled course and an entry limit of 60 runners. Facilities are at Ticehurst Village Hall with tea and cake after the run.

A timed, multi-distance event at Ardingly Reservoir with lap-based 7 km out-and-back course, a seven hour limit and flexible start window; finishers receive a donut medal and a no-medal entry option is available.

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29th August 2026 where runners complete **four miles** every hour until one remains. The event is listed as sold out.

A mud and obstacle event near Dorking, Surrey with a permanent assault course and a variety of natural and man made obstacles. Race options include 5K and 10K and the event accepts solo runners, teams and charity groups.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

A mixed terrain trail along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames offering a half marathon, 10K and a junior race, with chip timed results, a themed medal and free race photos.

A **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.

A multi-distance trek on the South Downs Way on 5 to 6 September 2026, starting in Eastbourne and passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Arundel. Distances of 100 km, 50 km and 25 km include covered rest stops, GPS tracking and medical..

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon between Ramsbury Brewery and Renegade Brewery across woodland trails, canal towpaths and country lanes. The course is mostly off road with four aid stations and a nine hour cut off.

Trail marathon and half marathon in North Hampshire on 05/09/2026, with climbs to 280 m, scenic countryside routes, marked courses, aid stations and chip timing. A Military Cup allows serving units to compete as teams.

A 12-hour looped run at Bloor Homes Southern Regional Office in Newbury where participants complete 3.5 km loops to earn a bespoke medal, with prizes for most loops. The event supports New Life Special Care Babies, is limited to 100 entrant..

An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.

Half marathon and 10k at Wimbledon Common on 6 September 2026, with marked trails, marshals and a 3.5 hour cutoff. An event village offers food, drink and finish line goodies and the event supports the Beder charity.