Trail Running calendar near Ventnor 2026-2027

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend on 24 and 25 October 2026 offers trail races along dramatic coastal hills with views of the Seven Sisters and lighthouse. Well supported and highly rated, it is a must for scenic, challenging runs.

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.

Night trail event in Alice Holt Forest offering choice of 5 km, 10 km or 15 km around tree lined tracks. One outpost per lap supplies snacks and refill barrels. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

Tackle the Dorset Hillfort Ultra, a scenic 35.9 mile off road route linking ancient hillforts and coastal viewpoints across Dorset. Expect rugged turf and tracks, plentiful aid stations and stunning views over Lyme Bay and Portland Bill.

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 night trail run at Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames with three route distances from 7 km to 17 km. Middle and long routes have one outpost each; bring a headtorch and a reusable cup; headphones are not permitted.

Three waymarked trail routes from Stonor Park through the Chilterns AONB, featuring steep sections, wildlife sightings, on-course outposts and event amenities including free parking, timing, results and a finisher medal.

Run from Alexandra Gardens in Windsor along flat, fast off road trails through parkland and woodland. Choose 10K or half marathon with chip timing, free photos and an event village serving food and giveaways.

Join Remembrance Run 2026 in Egham for a scenic riverside Time Challenge on 8 November, with a two minute silence removed from official times. Choose distances from 3 km up to 50 km and run laps at your own pace.

Join the Remembrance Run on 8 November 2026 for a scenic timed challenge along the River Thames where you pick your distance from 3 km up to ultra. A two minute silence will be observed and finishers from 3 km receive a medal.

Run through ancient woodland and heathland in the New Forest near Brockenhurst, where free roaming ponies, horses and deer may appear. Choose the half marathon or a shorter route and enjoy a medal, finisher's gift and drink.

A night trail run from Corfe Castle with 15 km, 11 km and 5 km routes across muddy heath and woodland, one outpost on the long route, no dogs and no headphones permitted.

Join the Thames Path Trail Run in Berkshire on Saturday 21 November 2026 for scenic riverside running from Alexandra Gardens. Choose 21 km or 16 km on flat trails and finish with a medal, drink and goodies.

Take on the Kingston 10k on 22 November 2026, a lively road race that winds through Kingston streets and along the river towpath. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and goodie bag, and support Kingston Hospital Charity.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the dramatic Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead at sunset or by headtorch after dark. Steady group pace, rewarding viewpoints and chances to trial Silva headtorches and Salomon trail shoes.

Join the Sussex Downs Trail Run on 28 November 2026 from Plumpton Racecourse for scenic ridge top views across the South Downs and the sea. Pick 9 km, 12 km or 21 km trails and finish with a medal and goodies.

Take in riverside views at the Riverside Marathon and Half Marathon in Walton on Thames on 28 November 2026. Flat, UKA certified towpath course, limited places, medals for all finishers and virtual entry available.

Scenic riverside marathon and half marathon on a flat UKA certified towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back. Lapped format with finisher medals and virtual entries.

Experience a scenic 30 mile group trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, through ancient woods and heath to Blackdown and the Temple of the Winds. Refreshments included.

Join a guided Box Hill trail run with about 1000 m of ascent over 12.5 miles, featuring steep technical climbs and short scrambles. Led by a qualified mountain leader, the steady paced group suits experienced trail runners.