Trail Running calendar near West Sussex 2026-2027

Obstacle course races at Badminton Park on 16 August 2026 offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race across parkland and woodland.

An off road half marathon around Henfield with sections along a riverbank and disused railway, featuring flint paths and stiles. The event provides changing rooms showers free parking and medals for all finishers.

A 10 km multi-terrain trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, with a canicross option. Entries include chip timing, a medal, race photos and a pint cup with a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.

Seven hour timed run on a signed River Thames loop near Egham with flexible start options, medals from 3 km, goody bags including a vegan option, aid tables each lap and distance pins for half marathon or longer.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 52 mile LDWA event across the South Downs National Park with 7,000 ft of ascent to be completed within 23 hours, starting and finishing at Plumpton College and visiting a sequence of villages and seven staffed checkpoints.

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.

The Seven Sisters 10K Run/Walk will take place in Birling Gap on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Combined half and full marathons run through Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, using a lap route from Sheen Gate that follows the Tamsin Trail with aid stations and finishers receiving a medal, mug and buff.

Point-to-point mixed terrain running from Mayflower Park following the Old Way pilgrim trail, with 15 Mile and Marathon options. The route includes a short boat crossing of the Hamble River and passes several historic landmarks.

A South Downs trail running event based at Lancing College offering 5K, 10K, Marathon and 50K routes across grassy trails, chalk paths and ridgelines, with marked, chip-timed courses and aid stations.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A functional fitness race at the Mountbatten Centre on 23 August 2026 that pairs ten Xercises with repeated running segments. Entries include Solo, Doubles or Relay and Classic or double running distances.

A steep, scenic trail run in Godshill offering a 5K one-loop option and a 10K two-loop option with 738 ft of climb. A relaxed community fundraising event with no chip timing and local charity support.

An eight mile urban to trail loop in Bournemouth on 23 August 2026, running from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park. The fully signed course has one aid station, chip timing and a post-race gathering at PATCH.

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.