Trail Running calendar near Purleigh 2026-2027

A village trail run in the Hampshire countryside. The 10 km course offers scenic footpaths with rolling hills. A colourful kids' dash adds to the family friendly day.

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a half marathon and 10K through ancient woodland on April 11, 2026. Runners will navigate varied forest trails and receive chip timing, on-course support, and a wooden finisher's medal.

A seasonal trail run series at Cowdray Estate offering 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile races across spring, summer, autumn and winter, with a summer evening event that includes a BBQ, bar and spot prizes.

The Haughley Festival of Running returns for its fourth year at the exclusive grounds of Haughley Park. Runners can choose from distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon, all run on a lapped course. On-site p..

This 10K trail race explores the scenic, rolling countryside of the Nene Valley. The friendly event features a fully marked and marshaled loop course starting in Kings Cliffe. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and..

A 42 km trail marathon across the South Downs, starting at Stanmer Park. The unique route merges with the final stretch of the Brighton Marathon for a finish on Hove Lawns. Participants must carry mandatory kit and use a reusable cup at aid..

Run through Thetford Forest in April 2026. Choose from a 5km or 10km chip-timed trail race, with finisher medals and refreshments for all.

The Trail des Forteresses de Calais will take place in Calais on Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 12 kilometers.

Take on a scenic looped challenge from Windsor Racecourse on 18 April 2026. Choose from 50km, 25km, or 10km distances along the Thames Path and through Windsor Great Park. Full support includes regular rest stops, medical teams, GPS trackin..

Race Overview The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an ultra marathon traversing the ridgeline trails of the Chiltern Hills between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill. The race is a UTMB World Series Index Race. The current route is slightly lo..

The Spring Trail Series takes runners on the scenic Serpent Trail through the South Downs National Park. With five distances from 12km to 110km, all races start and finish at the same accessible location at Cowdray Estate. The event offers..

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

A scenic trail half marathon along Seaford seafront and the South Downs, organised by Martello Rotary Seaford and Seaford Striders. The event features marshal support, water stations, a bespoke medal and raises funds for local charities.

The Roman Ramble offers a flexible trail running challenge at Billingford Lakes. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a mixed-terrain course. Your entry includes parking, aid station support, and a finisher's medal.

Run the rolling trails of the South Downs at the Grand National 10 km Trail Run in Findon, with 10 km, canicross, 5 mile and kids events for all ages. Scenic route, bespoke medals, charity support and a fun Filly or Colt costume prize.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

The Ibstone Circle offers 5km and 10km multi-terrain runs through the scenic Wormsley Estate, featuring the famous "Ibstone Kicker" climb. Both distances are open to adults and juniors, with a separate "Run in Colour" fun event for children..

Thames Ring Series The Thames Ring Series consists of three non-stop ultramarathon distances run on canal and riverside footpaths in southern England. The main event is the Thames Ring 250, a 250-mile (approximately 256-mile) trail race. It..

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.