Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2026-2027

Experience a premier trail running weekend in Eastbourne featuring an ultra, marathon, half marathon, and 10k. Run along the scenic Seven Sisters with well stocked aid stations and a supportive atmosphere for all participants.

Follow the scenic Thames Path on a 47 mile point to point ultra marathon from Oxford to Henley on Thames. This UTMB Index race features historic riverside trails and full participant support including live GPS tracking.

Experience a scenic 30 mile ultra marathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations. This flat out and back course offers a fast trail experience with generous cut off times and supportive checkpoints.

Run a flexible distance from 5K to ultra marathon along the scenic Milford on Sea coastal path. Enjoy an out and back 5.3 km lap course with views of the Isle of Wight and a full aid station.

Explore the Essex countryside on a 26 or 18 mile figure of eight course via Blackmore. This self sufficient event offers multiple checkpoints and a finishers meal as part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

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.

A single-loop 50K trail race around the Chilterns starting and finishing in Berkhamsted. Fully marked route along The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with three aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a 9 hour time limit.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.

Run a scenic 35.9 mile ultra marathon through the historic hillforts of West Dorset. Enjoy coastal views and well stocked cake stops on this challenging 1,300m ascent course starting from Maiden Newton.

Conquer hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods in this autumn multi terrain event. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or junior distances and enjoy on site facilities like a cafe and adventure playground.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

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.

Experience a night time trail run through the Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park. Choose from three fully marked routes and enjoy a unique atmosphere in an estate home to fallow deer and wallabies.

A muddy outdoor obstacle-course event near Brentwood, Essex offering 6 km, 12 km and 24 km plus options across farmland, woodland and water with dozens to hundreds of natural and man made obstacles and chip timing.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

A trail running event at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three routes through the Chilterns. Distances range from 7 km to 22 km, with steep sections and outposts offering snacks and hydration for the longer routes.

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

Participate in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames in Egham. Choose your distance from 3km to an ultra marathon while commemorating fallen heroes with a traditional two minute silence.