Trail Running calendar near South Downs National Park 2024-2025

The Serpent Trail is a scenic trail running event set in the stunning South Downs National Park, featuring a variety of distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 20km, and 10km. Participants can enjoy breathtaking landscapes, including rare habitats and ancient woodlands. The event includes coach trans..

The Bewl 15 Mile & 5 Mile event, organized by Wadhurst Runners, takes place around the scenic Bewl Water in Sussex. Participants can choose between a challenging 15-mile or a 5-mile race, both designed to showcase the area's stunning landscapes. The event not only promotes community spirit but also ..

The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a challenging trail running event set along The Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire. Scheduled for July 6, 2025, this race covers a distance of 21.2 km with an elevation gain of 526 meters, starting and finishing in Wendover. Participants will navigate a sc..

The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k, 5k, and 1K is a community-focused running event organized by The Bishop's Stortford High School, taking place on July 6, 2025. The event features professionally measured 10k and 5k routes through scenic East Hertfordshire villages, designed for runners of all ages a..

St Martha's 10km is a scenic guided trail run set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, starting near Guildford. Participants will experience a rewarding climb up St Martha's Hill, offering panoramic views from the hilltop church, before continuing to Newlands Corner and descending through the picturesque ..

Race to the Stones is the UK's largest ultramarathon, taking place along Britain’s oldest footpath, the Ridgeway. Participants can choose to complete a 100km route either non-stop or over two days, with options for 50km segments on each day. The event starts in Lewknor and finishes at the historic A..

The North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is an exciting endurance event taking place on July 12, 2025, in the picturesque Surrey Hills, starting from Guildford basecamp. Participants can choose from three distances: a challenging 50 km loop, a 25 km route, or a 10 km option, all set against stunning natur..

The Hughenden Manor 10K is a popular trail running event set in the picturesque Hughenden Valley, near High Wycombe. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this challenging race features a hilly 10K course that winds through beautiful woodland and rural trails, making it suitable for runners of all fitness le..

The Pewsey Vale Ultra is an exciting new running event featuring a challenging 125km loop through the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk route. Set to take place at the Linkenholt Activity Center, participants will experience stunning views and a well-marked c..

The Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge is a one-day endurance running event set in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, offering distances of 10 km, 25 km, and 50 km. Participants can run for free by committing to raise funds for Humanity Direct, which supports life-changing medical operations for childr..

The Maverick X Series Chilterns 2025 is a trail running event set in the picturesque Stonor Park, featuring four distinct routes: Ultra (52 km), Long (42 km), Middle (22 km), and Short (12 km). Participants will navigate through the stunning Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, encountering..

The Hughenden Valley Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque surroundings of Hughenden Manor and its woodlands. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this half marathon covers a distance of 21.1 km, featuring a challenging course with several hills that promise a rewarding finish..

The Greener Earth Trail Series at Pippingford Park is an eco-friendly running event featuring two races: a 10-mile and a 5-mile option. Set in the picturesque Ashdown Forest, the course offers a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland, designed to provide an enjoyable experience for both novice and..

The ATW St Albans Summer 10K is an exciting running event designed for the whole family, taking place in Highfield Park, St Albans. The event features a free family fun run, a warm-up session, live music, and various food options, including an ice cream van and a bar. Participants can enjoy a flat, ..

Stately Trails: Aske is a running event set in the picturesque grounds of Aske Hall, a Georgian country house located near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, both of which traverse beautiful trails through the estate's exclusive parkland, featuring gentle ..

The Kennet & Avon Canal 145 Mile Race (KACR) is a non-stop ultra-running event taking place from Little Venice, London, to Bristol. Scheduled for July 25, 2025, this race follows scenic canal, river, and railway paths, offering participants detailed maps for navigation. Competitors, aged 20 and over..

The Maverick X Series East Sussex 2025 is a trail running event taking place in Stanmer Park, showcasing the stunning landscapes of the South Downs Way. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (55 km), Long (42 km), Middle (21 km), and Short (14 km), all featuring hilly, hard-packed trails s..

The Wendover Woods 5 & 10K is an exciting trail running event taking place in Wendover Woods, designed to support the Chilterns Neuro Centre charity. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K or 10K route that winds through beautiful woodland, featuring a mix of smooth paths and undulating te..

The Sussex Loops is a challenging running and walking event taking place on August 3, 2025, starting from Forest Row Village Hall in East Sussex. Participants can choose from four distances: 12, 18, 25, or 31 miles, with a maximum elevation gain of 3,250 feet, to be completed within 11 hours. The co..

The MTC Oxford Ultra is a challenging 49-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic route from Oxford to Henley-on-Thames. The race features checkpoints providing food and drink, ensuring runners stay nourished throughout the event. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and can choose b..