Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2026-2027

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.

A half marathon on 16 August 2026 that starts and finishes at Henfield Leisure Centre. The off road course runs along a riverbank and a disused railway over flint paths and stiles, with changing rooms, parking and post race refreshments.

A multi-distance running festival on 16 August 2026 in Southampton Common featuring 5K, 10K, a half marathon and junior races set on laps through woodland, ponds and parkland with marked kilometres and marshals.

Run The Big Pilgrimage on 23 August along the Old Way from Southampton to historic abbeys, with 15 mile and marathon options across mixed terrain. Enjoy a short boat crossing with pick n mix sweets and collect landmark stickers for a memora..

A 13.1 miles park half marathon in Richmond Park following the Tamsin Trail and park roads, with refreshment points, varied scenery and a single lap route returning to Sheen Gate.

Tackle a scenic trail 10K or half marathon through Alexandra Gardens with distant views of Windsor Castle. Chip timed results, free race photos and a lively event village make this a great day out for runners and supporters.

Run a scenic but testing out and back marathon or half around Woldingham and the North Downs, with wooded trails, chalk pits and steep climbs. Finish with a medal, race t shirt and post race goodies in a friendly event.

Riverside races at Temple Island Meadows in September 2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K and junior event. Mixed undulating courses, chip timing, a themed medal, race photos and post race goodies.

A guided 30 mile trail run around the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft of ascent, following the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and finishing on the beach at Studland Bay.

The South Coast Ultra Challenge runs along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel on 5 and 6 September 2026. Routes from 25 km to 100 km include regular rest stops, GPS tracking, medical cover and camping options.

Run among 2,500 trees at Westonbirt Arboretum with options from 1 mile to 10 km, on firm, road like underfoot through curated tree species sections. Tickets are currently sold out but the event offers family friendly activities on site.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Guided *10 km* trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and Netley Heath and passing through Shere. Runs occur at dusk or at night with headtorch group running and a suggested pace of 10 min per mile..

Enjoy scenic reservoir trail running at Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, Kent, with lake views, undulating woodland and quiet lanes. Choose from 10K, half, marathon or 50K ultra on a Runners World top 10 UK marathon course.

A riverside multi distance event on the Thames Path from Putney Bridge to Henley on 12 and 13 September 2026, offering distances from 10 km to 100 km, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, camping options and finishers kit.

A weekend fell running series in Ventnor on 12 to 13 September 2026 with three races from 3.8 km to 21 km. The event is organised by Ryde Harriers and includes the SEAA Fell Running Championships.