Trail Running calendar near Rye 2026-2027

A weekend of muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex, with distances from 1.5 km to 38+ km, signature obstacles like the Deathslide and zip lines, chip timing and on-site facilities.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this evening run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a finisher medal.

A road marathon on scenic low traffic lanes around Halstead, marking its 30th running on 10 May 2026. The event is limited to 500 entries, is part of the Essex Road Running Championships and supports local charities.

Off-road 10k, 5k and junior runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026. The event supports the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust and includes medals, prizes, pacers and limited free on-site parking.

Trail races at Rathfinny Wine Estate on undulating off road loops with marked routes, aid stations and recycled finisher medals. The carbon neutral event supports the WOLO Foundation and offers single and double loop options.

Trail races in the South Downs around Cocking on 10 May 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km senior courses plus 3 km and 5 km junior races on mostly off road trails with water stations, marshals and age category awards.

A one lap *10 km* trail through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common with undulating hills and bluebell woods. Chip timing, finish medals and on-site parking, with food and refreshments available at the finish.

The Trail Evasion en Pays de Lumbres will take place in Lumbres on Sunday 10 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 32 kilometers.

The Trail Evasion - Seninghem will take place in Seninghem on Sunday 10 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 32 kilometers.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

The La Passe Pierre en Baie de Canche will take place in Étaples on Thursday 14 May 2026. You can run between 11 and 20 kilometers.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event across May to August. Organised by Barnes Fitness with chip timing, marshals, medals and pre bookable parking.

A 50 mile point to point run on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound with 5,600 ft of climb, six aid stations and a 13 hour limit. Entry requires a prior marathon finish within that race’s cut off.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch Race Track on Saturday 16 May 2026 with 2.5 km laps and distance options to 15 km, music zones, water stations, on-site parking and charity partners.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A measured cross country 10 km at Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026, organised by MCC Promotions. Facilities include water stations, first aid, bag drop and trophies, and the event supports the charity Sport In Mind.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

A long running trail event at Cammas Hall Farm offering 10 mile and 5 mile loops across farm tracks and woodland, with water stations, marshalled road crossings and on site facilities.