Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2025-2026

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

Centurion Running’s Hundred Hills 50km is a scenic trail ultramarathon through the Chiltern countryside, starting and finishing at Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames. The race covers two 25km loops for a total of 50km, with about 4000 ft (1200 m) of elevation gain and a 9-hour cut-off. The route is 8..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..

Sevenoaks Circular Challenge is an annual LDWA Kent event starting from West Heath School, Sevenoaks. This year features three brand-new routes taking in sections of the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, offering expansive West Kent views. Distances are 15, 20 and 30 miles.The event boasts indoor..

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The 13-mile route threads through the Surrey Hills’ scenery, including St Martha’s Church and hill, the village of Shere, and Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, with sections of the North Downs..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to complete the 25km distance. The event emphasizes the importa..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features a mix of tarmac paths, grassl..

The Windsor Trail Run, held at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, UK, offers 10K and Half Marathon distances on a flat trail course with well-marked routes and scenic views of Windsor Castle. RunThrough UK promotes a friendly, marshal-led atmosphere within a lively event village that features food and dr..

The Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail running event held at Hankley Common in Elstead, Surrey. This scenic course features trails through an area rich in rare wildlife and historical landmarks, including the Atlantic Wall replica used for D-Day training. The run offers stunning views and a uniqu..

The Elephant Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, mainly on crushed stone and forest floor, with no asphalt. The event welcomes all abili..

Run the Wild Half Marathon is a trail-focused 21km event set in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, 30 minutes northwest of London. The route climbs roughly 300m and winds across chalk hills and through woodlands, offering stunning scenery rather than a road-race atmosphere...

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike. Participants enjoy stunning views of rolling hil..

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a shorter 3.28 mile option depending on conditions. You can run as..

Mortimer 10km is a multi-terrain trail race held in the pretty Berkshire village of Mortimer, starting and finishing at Mortimer Fairground (RG7 3RG). The largely off-road 10km route uses woodlands, footpaths and bridleways around local forests and comprises roughly two laps. The course is undulatin..

Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place at Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames. The event offers three distances—the Half Marathon, 10K, and a Junior Race—on a scenic, mixed-terrain course along the River Thames. The route is undulati..

Centurion Running’s 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026 is a four-race ultramarathon series, consisting of four 50-mile events on famed UK trails: South Downs Way 50 (11 Apr), North Downs Way 50 (16 May), Chiltern Wonderland 50 (19 Sep), and Wendover Woods 50 (14 Nov). The four races are grouped as All Four 202..

Spring ‘Run the Seasons’ Cowdray takes place on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, near Midhurst. The event offers 5km, 10km, 10-mile and canicross options, all run on a scenic course that heads out to Ambersham and Heyshott Common. These commons are Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Grade 2..

South Downs Way 50 is a 50-mile foot race along the South Downs Way National Trail, running from Worthing to Eastbourne. Runners begin with about six miles of chalk footpaths and bridleways to Chanctbury Ring, then follow the SDW for the final 44 miles to Eastbourne, finishing with a lap of the trac..

The Haughley Festival of Running, held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, this intimate event features a mainly pathway course with some trails and woodland section..