Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2026-2027

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

Single-loop winter trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park offering 50 miles (listed as 53 miles), 50K and 20 miles across the South Downs. The 50 mile event has about 6400 ft ascent and is a UTMB Index race worth 3 ITRA points.

Trail running at Amberley Museum in West Sussex with three waymarked routes on the South Downs Way. Distances range from 6 km to 22 km, with on course outposts, a reusable cup policy and free parking.

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

A scenic 10 mile trail run through North Milton Keynes parkland featuring the low, narrow Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. The single lap course is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, water stations and marshal supp..

Run through ancient woodlands and farmland at One in the Woods Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters at Culden Faw Estate. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, on course water and a lively event village.

Enjoy a scenic seaside run at Whitstable Harbour on 08/02/2026, choosing 5 Mile, 5k or the quirky Neptune Mile along the beach to the pub and back. On site toilets, refreshments and catering make it a great day out.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with riverside laps along the scenic Thames at Xcel SPORTS HUB. Choose 5k to ultra, run as many laps as you like within a one hour start window and 7 hour limit, and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Phoenix Running West Sussex for the Violets Are Blue Valentines Run at Southwater Park. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra, lap the flat compact trail at your own pace with rolling starts and claim a blue Love Spoon medal.

Join KNC 18 at Mote Park on Thursday 19 February for a lively 60 minute score orienteering challenge across varied parkland. Advance online registration via Racesignup makes it easy to test your navigation and race craft.

Riverside races at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club near historic Runnymede. Marathon, half marathon and 10 km run on flat out and back laps along the Thames with marked turnarounds, check points and chip timing.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

Single lap trail races in the Meon Valley from Queen Elizabeth Country Park offering 16 mile, marathon and 50km options with marked routes, aid stations and mandatory fluid carriage.

Tackle a winter trail at Gatton Park on 22 Feb 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K loops. Canicross and trail runner categories, friendly social vibes and a finisher medal make it a great day for runners aged 11 and up.

A 50k trail on the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate, covering 2986 ft of ascent with four aid stations and a 10 hour cut off. The fully signed route includes a woodland loop at Norbury Park and a wooden finisher medal.

Trail and canicross races at Gatton Park on 22 February 2026, with 5K and 10K multi-terrain loops, chip timing, marshals, on-site parking, bag drop and medals for both humans and dogs.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey on 25 February 2026 and 7 July 2026. Flat group routes include a boardwalk section, headtorches for night runs and a car park; cost £16 per person.

G3 no.3 is a running event at Newlands Corner, Guildford on 28 February 2026 offering 10 km and 15 km distances with paid entry and entries closing on 26 February.

Guided 30 mile trail run from Harting Down along the South Downs Way, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale. Presented as suitable for first time ultra runners, run at a group pace with practical support and route guidance.

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.