Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2026-2027

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

Off-road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury on scenic trails and country lanes. The Marathon requires navigation and mandatory kit; OpenTracking is available and £1 from each entry supports the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.

Looped races in Chalfont St Peter offering on the day choices from 7 km up to ultra marathon distances, with a single aid station, marked trails, drop bag access and medals for top finishers.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.

Run on the Blue Flag sands of West Wittering beach at low tide, with panoramic coastal views. Choose from three distances on this firm, scenic course with water stations.

Trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run on hilly, multi terrain forest trails with route maps and a six hour cut off.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

This popular trail run starts at Goodwood Racecourse and explores the scenic paths of the South Downs National Park. Runners can enjoy varied terrain and beautiful views before finishing back at the iconic venue.

Experience a night time trail run through the Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park. Choose from three fully marked routes and enjoy a unique atmosphere in an estate home to fallow deer and wallabies.

A trail running event at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three routes through the Chilterns. Distances range from 7 km to 22 km, with steep sections and outposts offering snacks and hydration for the longer routes.

A night-time trail run around Winchester using sections of the South Downs Way, Pilgrims Trail and Itchen Way. Two marked distances are offered with mandatory headtorches, on site registration and a bag drop.

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Egham offering distances from 3 km to 50 km, commemorative medals and distance pins, a goody bag with a vegan option, and a two minute silence observed during the event.

Commemorate Remembrance Day with a flexible timed run along the scenic River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a flat loop course with a supportive aid station and unique finisher medals.

Trail running from Roundhill Campsite through the New Forest National Park on wide, hard-packed paths that pass ponies, horses, donkeys and deer. Two route distances are offered; the half marathon has 183 m of elevation gain.