Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2026-2027

A seven hour timed riverside event at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club offering lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, finishers medals and goody bags, aid stations and distance pins for half marathon and above.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 52 mile route across the South Downs National Park with 7,000 ft of ascent and a 23 hours time limit, starting and finishing at Plumpton College. The event includes six checkpoints, refreshments, basic overnight facilities and an official..

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.

Combined half and full marathons run through Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, using a lap route from Sheen Gate that follows the Tamsin Trail with aid stations and finishers receiving a medal, mug and buff.

A point to point mixed terrain 15 Mile and Marathon following the Old Way from Mayflower Park, featuring coastal landmarks and a short boat crossing of the Hamble River. Finishes are at Titchfield Abbey and Boundary Oak School.

A South Downs trail running event based at Lancing College offering 5K, 10K, Marathon and 50K routes across grassy trails, chalk paths and ridgelines, with marked, chip-timed courses and aid stations.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

MacTuffX Portsmouth at the Mountbatten Centre on 23 August 2026 combines ten Xercises with repeated running laps in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with Classic (10 x 400m) and Double (10 x 800m) options; entrants must be 18 or over.

A new Isle of Wight trail run at Rusty Meadow with scenic but steep 5K and 10K loops to the Worsley Monument. The community focused event raises funds for Lymphoma Action and supports a local scout attending the World Scout Jamboree 2027.

London Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 asks runners to complete *four miles* each hour until one remains. The event includes parking for one car, hot showers, water, drinks, snacks, and photography.

An outdoor mud and obstacle assault course near Dorking, Surrey, with a permanent course and over 100 natural and man made obstacles. Distance options include 5 km, 10 km or multiple laps for solo runners, teams and charities.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

A trail and rural road event around Woldingham, offering a 13.1 mile lap used once for the half and twice for the full marathon, with sections on the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way and a finish at Woldingham School.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

A scenic mixed terrain race along the Thames at Remenham Farm on 5 September 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior race. The event includes chip timed results, a themed medal, marked course and an event village with food and photos..

A guided 30 mile trail ultra from Knoll Beach, Swanage, tracing the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with notable stops at Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Group navigation, kit list and car parking provided; cost £45.

A supported trail event along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel with 100 km, 50 km and 25 km options, covered rest stops, GPS route marking and camping for multi day participants.

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle course event in Brentwood, Essex offering a 5km course and a 1.5km family option with foam, achievable obstacles, hot wash downs and a lively event village.