Trail Running calendar near Shanklin 2026-2027

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

IOW Backyard Ultra is planned for 24 October 2026 at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight. Organised by Wild Isle Events, it is presented as the island's first official Backyard Ultra and shows a free registration of interest option.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

Looped 7K and 10K courses near Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let entrants choose distances from 7K to 40 mile ultra on the day, with aid station, drop bag access, pacers, crew support and medical cover.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

Nighttime trail event in Alice Holt Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 5 km laps in 5, 10 and 15 km routes, with an outpost on each lap, self serve water and free parking. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids races, 6.6K and 10K laps plus a 6.6K canicross. The course has sandy hills, mud and shallow water and races run after dark so a torch is advised.

A coastal 15.3 km, 10 km and 5 km beach run on West Wittering Beach with water stations, chip timing and finisher medals. Routes use sandy flats at low tide and feature clear signage and first aid support.

A roughly 35.9-mile off-road ultra from Maiden Newton across West Dorset hillforts, with about 1,300 m ascent, six aid stations serving water and cake, GPX navigation and on-route timing points.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

A sell-out trail race from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with 21.3 km, 16.5 km and 12 km options including canicross. The route mixes forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails with open hilltop views.

A night trail run at Stonor Park near Henley on Thames with three route choices from 7 km to 17 km. Headtorch required and headphones and dogs are not permitted.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

Trail running at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three waymarked routes through Chilterns woodland, notable elevation gains, wildlife sightings, outpost support on the longer routes and reusable-cup water stations.

A night-time trail run around Winchester using sections of the South Downs Way, Pilgrims Trail and Itchen Way. Two marked distances are offered with mandatory headtorches, on site registration and a bag drop.

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

A remembrance themed seven hour time challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the River Thames. Distances run from 3 km to 50 km with medals, distance pins, aid tables and goody bags.

A commemorative timed challenge along the River Thames where runners choose their distance within a 7 hour time limit; finishers from 3 km receive a medal and goody bag and a two minute silence is observed and deducted from finish times.

Join a community of runners at Richmond Park for a series of timed races supporting Movember. Enjoy a hilly tarmac course with distances ranging from a kids mini run to a half marathon in a supportive atmosphere.