Trail Running calendar near Rye 2026-2027

A seven mile multi terrain trail race through Knole Park on 12 July 2026, with a chip timed 3.5 km junior event for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and prizes include medals, trophies and cash for course records.

BigHeat CampFIRE is a weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 near Lurgashall with four single-lap routes across dusty tracks, forests and open plains, plus camping, yoga, a wild sauna and evening live music.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal loop, chip timing, camping at race HQ included, medals and vests for finishers, and optional sauna and refreshments.

A weekend running festival at Blackland Farm on 18–19 July 2026 offering 1-mile lap formats: 24-hour and 12-hour solos, team relays, plus P24 and P12 paced challenges. Off-road course, camping included and limited Bell Tent upgrades.

MacTuffX Brighton features a unique fitness racing format based on ten intervals of 400m or 800m. Available for individuals, doubles, or relay teams, this event offers a variety of ways to compete in July 2026.

A 5k obstacle event at Tilgate Park on 18 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around Tilgate Lake while raising funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Stoke Park, Guildford on Saturday 18 Jul 2026, with climbing, crawling and sliding in staggered waves. Minimum age 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July 2026 is a single lap, chip timed 10K around Highfield Park and the Alban Way with a grass finish and mostly traffic free roads. The event village features a free family fun run, cafes, live music and fund..

Trail races of 10 miles and 5 miles on hard packed paths through Ashdown Forest near Pippingford Park Manor, featuring 1568 ft of climbing, notable downhills and views across The Downs, with medals, winner vouchers and free parking.

Set your own distance goal in this 6-hour trail running challenge. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they can on a scenic, 95% off-road course. Every finisher receives a medal.

A hilly multi loop trail event around Holmbury Hill offering a half marathon and a same day 10 mile option, with six drink stations, first aid support, free parking, and a commemorative medal for finishers.

A chip-timed five mile trail race through Queen Elizabeth Country Park on Sunday 19 July, held in the club's 50th anniversary year. Entries are limited and a non-refundable booking fee applies.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on 19 July 2026 featuring climb, crawl and slide elements in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

A 7 hour timed riverside challenge near Egham with flexible start options, themed medals from 3 km and goody bags for finishers. The signed course is mainly on paths and tarmac with aid stations each lap.

A Friday series on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the Thames, offering distances from 5 km to ultra and timed laps within a seven hour limit. Spinning Rubber Ducky and bespoke finisher medals are available.

Trail running from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across the South Downs with *50K*, *25K* and *12K* options on 26 July 2026. The event is TRA licensed and includes marked routes, aid stations and on site facilities.

A daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills offering marathon, half marathon, 10K with canic races and 1K/2K kids races; the marathon requires self navigation and all checkpoints must be reached.

Flat trail races at Summerleaze Park on 26 July 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race goodies.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.