Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2026-2027

A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.

A 7.5 km trail loop around Ticehurst with largely off road terrain, fully waymarked and marshalled. Prizes for first male and female finishers and tea and cake served in the village hall afterwards.

A timed, multi-distance event at Ardingly Reservoir with lap-based 7 km out-and-back course, a seven hour limit and flexible start window; finishers receive a donut medal and a no-medal entry option is available.

Two self-navigation trail races in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.

A point to point coastal event from Weymouth to Swanage covering about 32 miles with a 12 hour limit. The route features steep climbs, staffed checkpoints, pre-booked coach transfers from Swanage to Weymouth, and a meal at the finish.

London Backyard Ultra is a loop race where runners complete a four mile loop each hour until one runner remains. It takes place at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 and includes pitches, showers, and race photography.

A mud and obstacle event near Dorking, Surrey with a permanent assault course and a variety of natural and man made obstacles. Race options include 5K and 10K and the event accepts solo runners, teams and charity groups.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.

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.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.

A mixed terrain trail along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames offering a half marathon, 10K and a junior race, with chip timed results, a themed medal and free race photos.

A **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel with scenic sections including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Distances of 100 km, 50 km and 25 km are supported with rest stops, medical teams,..

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle-course event near Brentwood, Essex offering 1.5 km and 5 km options with foam, achievable obstacles, finish-line facilities and a female-only wave; under-15s require a paying adult.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

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.

Women-only obstacle event in Brentwood, Essex featuring a supportive, non-competitive 5 km course for ages 7+. Includes varied obstacles, a finisher medal, hot wash-downs and on-site facilities.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon between Ramsbury Brewery and Renegade Brewery across woodland trails, canal towpaths and country lanes. The course is mostly off road with four aid stations and a nine hour cut off.