Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Castle 2026-2027

Autumn edition of the Run the Wild half marathon is a guided 13 mile trail in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing, run leaders, a midroute refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances including a half marathon. The route passes Old Harry Rocks and Studland and offers a private vintage train return.

A 24 hour endurance challenge at Alice Holt Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour, finishing each lap within 60 minutes. Multiple distance options are offered and wooden medals are given to participants.

TrailX Women Run is an all female trail event at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames celebrating International Women’s Day, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km chip timed courses with medals, prizes and on site refreshments.

A novelty wife carrying race in Dorking featuring a 380 m out and back up The Nower with obstacles and a Splash Zone. Carried participants must meet a 50 kg minimum and wear helmets while competitors are encouraged to wear fancy dress.

A hilly 13.1 miles out-and-back trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower with about 1,800 feet of ascent, water stations and marshals. Race HQ is The Priory School and entry includes a postrace cooked breakfast and a reusable medal.

Three circular routes of 14, 20 and 30 miles around Sevenoaks with new sections and countryside views, indoor checkpoints and hot food at the finish; entries are limited and open from 1 October 2026 to 2 March 2027.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50km trail ultramarathon through the Chilterns centered at Stonor Park, run as two 25km loops with 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations and full medical support. The event has a nine hour finish limit and medals for all finishers.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath. The event features signed routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical and massage support, and categories for walkers and competitive run..

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail runs of 21.4k, 16.1k and 10k take place around Stansted Park in Hampshire across woodland, fields and rolling South Downs. Finishers receive a metal medal, a drink and a personalised certificate.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

Trail running in the South Downs near Winchester with three distances on fast, hard-packed trails and varied chalk downland scenery.

An ultramarathon event in London’s Lea Valley on 20 March 2027, organised by Camino Ultra. The listing gives the location as London E15 2HB.

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills, about 13 miles from St Martha's Hill in Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and notable viewpoints. The run is social in format with a guided pace and evening options.

Two long distance routes from Cerne Abbas through Dorset downland and river valleys. Options of 20 or 30 miles with a completion time of 11 hours and checkpoints along the way.

Seven consecutive days of timed running on certified out and back routes along the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances from 5 km to ultra are available and finishers earn daily mementos plus a seven day lantern medal set.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.