Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2025-2026

Run through ancient New Forest woodlands, heath and meadows with 10km, 15km and 22km route options. Dog friendly, with canicross categories, chip timing and medals.

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.

Tackle the Leith Hill Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1 miles cross country run from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower and back with about 1,800 feet of climbing. Enjoy stunning views, a commemorative medal and a full cooked breakfast at the finish.

Take on the Wight Riot, a mixed terrain coastal path run at Hordle Cliff West with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and passages past Sturt Pond. Choose a 5K or multiple lap ultra and earn a finisher medal for every completed lap.

Join the Thames Meander, a riverside race from Barnes along the Thames Path with flat, fast and scenic out and back routes. Choose 10k, half or full marathon routes with waymarked course, stocked checkpoints and medical support.

Tackle the Steyning Stinger on 8 March 2026 with marathon, 30K or half marathon routes, all UTMB Index. Enjoy rolling Sussex scenery, marshalled aid stations, free race photos and sustainable medals plus a technical finishers shirt.

Join a scenic run through the Larmer Tree Gardens on the Rushmore Estate with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Entries are currently sold out and all finishers receive a colourful 10 cm x 10 cm medal.

Discover the Hundred Hills 50 km, a challenging trail ultramarathon through the scenic Chilterns at Stonor Park on 14 March 2026. Two 25 km loops with about 4000 ft of climb and a nine hour cut off promise tough trails and big views.

Run from Swanage seafront to the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle along scenic chalk and sand trails past Old Harry Rocks and Studland. Finishers can ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable end to the day.

Explore the South Downs at the Maverick Hampshire Trail, a scenic Matterley Basin race with rolling hills and technical descents. Choose 24 km, 16 km or 5 km and enjoy timed results, a finisher medal and dog friendly entries.

Discover three brand new scenic routes across the North Downs and Greensand Ridge at the Sevenoaks Circular Challenge on 15 March 2026. Choose 15, 20 or 30 miles and enjoy supported checkpoints, hot finish food and sweeping North Downs view..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra..

Take on the South Downs Way with Winter's End, a scenic trail event offering a 50 mile ultramarathon and two marathon options between Arundel and Winchester. Expect chalk ridge views, well stocked aid stations and a true point to point adve..

Join a guided 13 mile trail run around Guildford's Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill, Shere and the North Downs Way. Enjoy a friendly group pace, kit support and optional post run refreshments.

Run through the South Downs at Stansted House Trail Run, choosing 10 km, 16 km or 21 km routes that wind through woodlands, fields and rolling hills. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and marshals for a memorable spring trail.

Join the Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run on 22 March 2026 for a scenic trek along the North Downs Way to YMCA East Surrey, Redhill. Choose 26.2 or 14 miles, enjoy support stops and finish with a commemorative medal and technical t shirt.

Run the Windsor Trail Run on Sunday 22 March 2026 at Alexandra Gardens, a flat, well marked trail with distant views of Windsor Castle. Choose 10K or Half Marathon with chip timing, post race goodies and an event village to celebrate.

Hardwick X Stream is a gritty off road 6 mile cross country at Manor House Farm with streams, fields and plenty of mud. Limited to 300 runners, this spike friendly race gives a memento to every finisher and offers post race refreshments.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026, a timed 6 hour event where you run as many 3.5 mile off road laps as you like. Enjoy scenic forest trails, an optional medal or tree token and a chance to supp..