Trail Running calendar near The Sands 2026-2027

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

Trail run from Plumpton Racecourse into the South Downs National Park offering three distances, climbs to the South Downs Way with Seven Sisters and sea views, and a flat final 3 km to the finish.

A riverside marathon and half marathon along the River Thames on an accurately measured UKA certified course. Multiple laps on a flat towpath route with medals for all finishers and virtual entries.

Guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path with varied heathland, woodland and views of the South Downs. Group based pace and advised prior training of 22 miles; cost £45.

Join the Christmas Advent Run on Sunday 29 November in Walton on Thames for a festive riverside run. Tackle timed laps to suit you and enjoy optional medal and chocolate advent calendar plus a prize draw.

A community charity run in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals, refreshments and a fancy dress element to support Movember and men's health.

Trail races at Mapledurham Estate offering 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon routes over muddy paths and woodland, with on-course water, finish refreshments and race amenities included.

A late November trail race through 600 acres of dense woodland at Charborough Estate offering a 10 km loop, a 21 km double loop and a relay for two runners. Expect rough rooted trails, one aid station and a marked course.

Trail 5K and 10K races at the Tewinbury estate in Hertfordshire featuring undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails, full waymarking with marshals, a midcourse aid station and chip timing for up to 400 runners.

A trail half marathon around Hughenden Manor on mostly forest paths with undulating terrain, waymarking and three aid stations. Entry includes chip timing, a finisher souvenir and on-course nutrition.

A *10 km* trail race around Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe, set on woodland and rural paths with significant climbs and some muddy sections. The course is fully marked, includes a water stop at 5.3 km, chip timing and a finisher souvenir..

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A guided trail run around Box Hill designed to gain over 1000 metres of elevation in a short distance. It features technical climbs and group pacing with a provided kit list and optional trail shoe testing.

Coastal 10 Mile and 10k runs from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront and Boscombe Pier, with largely flat, traffic-free paths, chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal.

Trail races of 10K, half, marathon and ultra run from Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path on 5 December 2026, on trail and grass terrain with significant ascent; online check-in and mandatory safety briefing are required.

Three single-loop ultra races of 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles start and finish in Eastbourne, crossing the Seven Sisters and running toward Plumpton. Courses use grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths on the South Downs.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Dorking along the Greensand Way through the Surrey Hills, with a 5 mile loop, marked and supported aid stations, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

A winter trail running festival at Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest on 6 December 2026, offering 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km one lap off‑road courses with marked routes, bag drop and mandatory kit requirements.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.