Trail Running calendar near Whitstable 2026-2027

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

Tackle 100 miles along the iconic Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford in this point to point ultramarathon. Enjoy mostly scenic trails, generous on course support and a coveted Centurion buckle for finishers within the 30 hour cut off.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile ultra around Surrey's North Downs and Greensand Way, tackling iconic climbs like Leith Hill and Box Hill. Ideal for first time ultra runners seeking scenic trails with experienced group support.

Run the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, a three day festival across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with 10 mile races, a 10k and a combined full marathon. Expect varied, undulating routes and family friendly fun.

Take on scenic trail routes across the South Downs with rolling hills and coastal views at the Three Forts Challenge in Lancing. Choose marathon, half marathon or 5 mile and support local charities while enjoying a welcoming community atmos..

Tackle Box Hill on a guided 12.5 mile trail run with about 1000 m of climbing through woodland, heathland and open fields. An experienced guide will lead a steady group pace for runners who can hold roughly 10 min per mile, with parking nea..

Enjoy coastal off road trails at the Heritage Coast Run in Thorpeness, Suffolk, with 10k, 10k canicross and a half marathon. Wave starts, beach turnarounds and sea views make it a scenic charity challenge for all levels.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

Run to the Sea Brighton on Saturday 9 May 2026 is a scenic point to point 50k from Horsham to Hove Lawns, crossing trails, rolling downs and the coastal promenade. Enter by 25 April; solo and 2 runner relay options with on course support.

Run beside the Thames at Runnymede for the Magna Carta Summer with 10 km, half and full marathon options that pass historic riverside landmarks. All finishers receive a bespoke Magna Carta medal.

Take part in the 5 km Run for Wildlife at Banham Zoo on a scenic parkland route that loops through the zoo past giraffes, penguins and meerkats. Entry includes full day zoo access and a finisher medal for every participant.

Enjoy a scenic marathon through North Essex rolling hills, woods and farmland on low traffic roads this May. Celebrate the race's 30th year with just 500 places available for an intimate, well organised running experience.

Join Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon in Bury St Edmunds on 10 May 2026 for scenic, mildly undulating on road routes through Suffolk countryside. Small field, aid stations and included parking make for a friendly, focused race day.

Run the Oliver Fisher 10k or 5k at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 and help fund the Special Care Baby Trust supporting Medway neonatal unit. Enjoy scenic off road trails and a friendly community atmosphere.

Run through the rolling vineyards of Rathfinny Wine Estate on 10 May 2026 with 10.7 km and 21.4 km half marathon options. Enjoy off road trails, recycled slate medals and a carbon neutral event that supports the WOLO Foundation.

Take on the Greenway Challenge on 10 May 2026 in Letchworth Garden City, a scenic self guided 13 mile loop around the Garden City Greenway. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, post run treats and help raise funds for GRIT.

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10k through bluebell woods, undulating hills and open common in Surrey at Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Chip timed with bespoke 2026 medals, a friendly finish village and superb views.

Five Rivers Ultra is a point to point ultramarathon from Suffolk through Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONBs, finishing in Harwich. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km routes along coastal trails for a wild, scenic challenge.