Trail Running calendar near West Firle 2026-2027

A 13.5 mile single-loop trail through the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The route follows the South Downs Way via Friston Forest, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head with about 2,000 ft of ascent..

A 5k obstacle course at Royal Windsor Racecourse with mud obstacles to climb, crawl and slide, mixed tarmac and grass surfaces, staggered wave starts and a minimum age of 13. Earlybird entry prices and a fundraising target apply.

A 5 km obstacle course at Prospect Park in Reading where participants climb, crawl and slide across grassy slopes and woodland. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event is open to people aged 13 and over.

An evening trail marathon on 5 June 2027 near Purleigh, Essex covering 27 miles with coastal, canal, vineyard and forest sections. The race has three checkpoints, mandatory lighting kit and cash prizes including a reward for a new course re..

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm on 5 June 2027 features a 6706 m loop run each hour until one runner remains, with weekend camping, on route water stations, event camp facilities and medical support.

At Prospect Park in Reading this Race for Life event offers a 10k run as two laps of the 5k course plus a separate 5k option, with grass and woodland terrain and some steep slopes.

Park-based 3k and 5k runs at Dunorlan Park with mixed grass and woodland terrain. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK and includes a fundraising pack and a finishers medal.

A multi distance trail event in the Chilterns AONB near Hitchin on 6 June 2027, with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes for runners and riders. Start and finish are on Gosmore village green with course support and a race village.

A *10 km* out-and-back race through gravel paths and woodland at Weald Country Park in Brentwood, organised by MCC Promotions. The event includes on-day registration, water stations, prizes and supports the charity Sport In Mind.

A forest trail event at Wendover Woods offering a hilly multi-lap 10 km course with Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Run options, on-site facilities for spectators, route maps and GPX files, and medals plus free photos for participants.

An urban ultramarathon from a central London Run HQ with three distances including a 100km route that visits 100 plus landmarks. The event emphasises accessibility, on-course checkpoints, medals and a Top 100 finishers list.

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the whole South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, medical support and a 30 hour cutoff. The race is part of the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors Series.

A 50 km non stop trail race along the South Downs Way inside the national park, with four aid stations, full medical support and a 9 hour cut off. The route starts at Matterley Bowl and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Community 5k, 10k and junior races in Robertsbridge on a multi terrain, undulating course with volunteer marshals, a BBQ, post-race bar, bespoke medals and free parking.

Race to the King is a trail ultramarathon at West Dean Gardens on 19 June 2027, offering 30 km and 50 km loop options plus 80 km and 100 km non stop circuits across the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way with timed results and support.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

Hydra 75 Mile Ultra is a 75 mile off road loop race at Denbies Wine Estate offering a single 1 mile lap, chip timing, and up to 30 hours to finish. Multiple distances and timed events take place on the same course.

A 100 mile off-road ultra at Denbies Wine Estate on 19 June 2027 using a flat one mile loop, full chip timing and multiple race options including 50 and 75 miles plus timed events.

A timed off-road Marathon and Half Marathon at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking on a flat 1 mile loop with a flexible start window, up to 30 hours to finish, chip timing and a physical memento for all entrants.

At Denbies Wine Estate on 19 June 2027 runners complete one mile on the hour for 24 consecutive hours. The attended event includes chip timing, onsite tent camping and a substantial finisher medal and runs alongside a virtual option.