Trail Running calendar near Southampton 2025-2026

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Test your limits at Brighton Backyard Ultra in Stanmer Park where runners tackle a 6.7 km loop each hour until a solo lap crowns the winner. A friendly but fierce endurance event in beautiful parkland with basic on site facilities.

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k Trail, a scenic but challenging 10k across the South Downs with a steady climb and a fast downhill finish. Licensed and chip timed with medals, prizes and a lively race village.

Race through the rolling vineyards at Rathfinny Wine Estate on scenic, undulating off road trails with 10.7 km single loop or 21.4 km two laps. Enjoy aid stations, eco friendly practices and a relaxed Tasting Room finish.

Explore the dramatic Dorset Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, via Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Portland Bill. Choose from multiple distances and single day or two day options, with camping at Weymouth and full on course suppor..

Run the scenic 50 mile point to point North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound on 16 May 2026. About 5,600 ft of climb, iconic climbs like Box Hill and fully stocked aid stations make for a rewarding supported endurance challenge.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Run the scenic Berkshire Downs at the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, with 26.8 mile or 16 mile trail options along the ancient Ridgeway. Expect climbs, muddy paths, aid stations, chip timing and a hearty post race BBQ.

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greener..

London 2 Brighton : event overview The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The main continuous route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse. The event uses trails over the North Downs and South..

Run 50 km along the South Downs Way from Falmer to Beachy Head across rolling chalk downs, farm tracks and woods. Mostly runnable with 3,600 ft ascent, it finishes dramatically on the white cliffs for stunning coastal views.

The Fox is a scenic trail run in the Surrey countryside on Saturday 23 May 2026, offering 20K, 41K and 62K races for all abilities. All races finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses and stocked aid stations.

Tackle the stunning Seven Sisters Half Marathon on the South Downs, a 13.5 mile single loop that crests the iconic cliffs, crosses Beachy Head and winds through Friston Forest. Expect rolling hills, mostly runnable trail and unforgettable c..

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

Beat The Sunset 50KM is a flat, single lap ultramarathon along the Thames Path and Jubilee River near Maidenhead, mostly off road with four aid stations. Enjoy a scenic late afternoon run with chip timing, mementoes and live tracking.

Take on the Ridgeway Challenge, an 86 mile point to point trail race along Britain’s ancient Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury. Tackle the full route in 28 hours for a true long distance test across rolling chalk downland and prehist..

Run the scenic Southampton Common, winding through woodland, ponds and parkland with half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled routes, a lively event village with food and partner stalls and optional event T shirt.

Join a guided trail half marathon through the scenic Surrey Hills, starting and finishing in Guildford with climbs past St Martha's Hill and stretches of the North Downs Way. Run as a friendly group not a race, led by an experienced ultra r..

Event overview The event takes place on Friday, 05 June 2026 as a 7 hour timed challenge. Participants may run any distance they choose within the time limit. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. The normal lap length is..