Trail Running calendar near Ticehurst 2025-2026

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. Ideal for those new to trail running, the route showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, including landmarks like St Martha's Church, the village of Shere, Newlands Corner, and H..

Winter on the Downs is an ultra-running event featuring two single-loop races of 55 miles and 100 miles, set in the scenic trails of East and West Sussex. Starting and finishing in Eastbourne, participants will traverse iconic landscapes, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. The 55-mile rout..

The Sussex Downs Trail Run takes place in the scenic South Downs National Park, starting at Plumpton Racecourse near Lewes, UK. Offering three distances—22km, 12km, and 9km—the event caters to all abilities, including newcomers. The course features a flat 3.5km tree-lined warm-up, followed by a chal..

The Cowdray Winter Night Run, part of the Cowdray ‘Run The Seasons’ series, is a unique night-time trail running event held at Cowdray Park near Midhurst. Offering 5km and 10km distances, plus a dog-friendly canicross option, the course winds through the park, around the River Rother, and across the..

Freedom Racing's Hurtwood 50k is a 50-kilometre trail ultramarathon set in the well-known Surrey Hills. The route is a fully signed long-distance trail with extra race signage, designed as a fast, out-and-back course featuring a 5-mile loop for those up front. Competitors encounter regular checkpoin..

The Trifarm Winter Trail Run 10k is the final event in a four-round seasonal trail running series, held at Trifarm in Boreham, Essex. The course is predominantly off-road, covering over 95% on public footpaths and bridleways, and follows a mostly clockwise route designed to avoid flood-prone areas n..

The Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10-mile race held in Peacehaven, East Sussex, organized by Seaford Striders. The multi-terrain course features about six miles of farm tracks and bridleways, with the remaining four miles on quiet roads, including a challenging hill around mile six. Participants can exp..

Winter Downs 200 is a 200-mile continuous trail ultramarathon organized by Centurion Running. The epic loop circumnavigates the South of England, taking in the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarers Walk, and St Swithuns Way. Runners have up to 96 hours to finish the single-stage..

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option and a 1-mile Pi-shaped fun run for young children are offered..

Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex, marks its 20th year as a festive multi-terrain cross-country event. The main race runs a single loop of roughly 4.2 miles through farmland and woods around Pett, with a 2-mile Fun Run and a Junior Run also on offer. Expect an undulating, mu..

The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas, run & rum is a festive, social running event held at the Chelmsford Brew Co venue, including the Voodoo Keller Bar and the brewery tap room. The 12-kilometre course features a basement-start climb, a tap-room checkpoint, and a finish in the Voodoo Keller Ba..

Elves 11ish Trail is a narrative trail race that starts and finishes at the Blackwater Leisure Centre, forming a circular 11 Elvish mile route between Maldon and Mundon. About 95% of the course is off-road, across a variety of terrains. There are no marshals or arrows; runners follow written instruc..

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

The Festive Friston Forest Night Trail Run is a 5-mile self-navigated night trail run held in the scenic countryside of Friston Forest and downlands near Litlington, East Sussex. Participants follow a Strava GPX route, aided by a written narrative and a tail runner for support. The event starts and..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

Westfield 7.5km Trail Race, organized by 1066 Trail Races, is a scenic 7.5km off-road loop centered on Westfield Community Hall (TN35 4QL). The mainly off-road course follows the 1066 Country Walk for the first 3km, passing landmarks such as Farbanks Henge sculptures inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry,..

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running challenge in the Meon Valley, Meonstoke, Hampshire. Runners choose from four distances: 10km, 30km, 50km, or 70km, following public trails including the South Downs Way, with short road connections. The four out-and-back legs start at The Meon Hall, with checkp..

The Knacker Cracker is a challenging 10K trail race held annually at Box Hill, Surrey, starting from Denbies Vineyard near Dorking, UK. Known as "Britain's toughest 10k," the course features a demanding route with 473m of ascent and 335m of descent over rough, steep, and often slippery terrain. The..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43-mile point-to-point race from the Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, to The Stowe Centre near Little Venice in London. It opens the ultra season and draws a global field on a mixed course of countryside trails, roads, and a long canal towpath along..