Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2025-2026

Ticehurst 7.5km Trail Race is a scenic, mostly off-road event staged by 1066 Trail Races at Ticehurst Village Hall (TN5 7BB). The 7.5-kilometre circuit loops around the village, with about 70% on trail surfaces. The middle 3km offers superb views of Bewl Water, the South East’s largest reservoir.The..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail series, based at Henley Showground. It offers a 50 km loop (920 m ascent) and a 25 km option, plus a 10 km Chilterns route. The end-of-season course winds through the Chilterns’ historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves..

The Fortitude Ultra - Denbies is an endurance running event held at the picturesque Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Participants face the challenge of completing 10 laps of varying distances (approximately 3, 4, or 5 miles) within a 10-hour timeframe. Runners can adjust their chosen distance..

The Dark Downs 50k is an exciting night running event held on the scenic South Downs, featuring both a 50k race and a Half Marathon. Participants will experience the unique atmosphere of running at dusk and into the night, with the rolling hills and runnable trails providing an ideal setting. The ev..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Something to Talk About is a 7-hour technical trail running event held at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre in the scenic New Forest, near Bransgore, Christchurch. The race features a looped course of 3.28 miles through beautiful forest terrain, suitable for all abilities. Participants can choose..

Harbour Wallbanger is a coastal 7k running event staged by Sporting Events UK, in partnership with Thanet Roadrunners AC. The race starts on Broadstairs Beach at low tide, heads to Ramsgate to 'bang the Harbour Wall,' and returns along the coast to Broadstairs in Kent. The event welcomes beginners a..

North Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event starting and finishing at St Martha’s Hill, Guildford, Surrey. The route follows the North Downs Way westbound, showcasing the Surrey Hills with highlights such as Box Hill and a pass through Denbies Wine Estate before finishing at Newland’s Corner..

The Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge is a celebrated 10-mile trail running event held at Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Known for its challenging course, the race features steep, narrow climbs, plenty of mud, and stunning scenic views, making it a favorite among off-road runners. The traffic-fre..

The Guided 50k Ultramarathon in New Alresford, Hampshire, offers participants a scenic running experience through beautiful trails, including sections of the Watercress Way and Oxdrove Way. This event is designed for those who have completed at least a 20-mile run in the past year and will be conduc..

The Guided 15 Mile Run in New Alresford, Hampshire, offers a scenic experience for runners looking to tackle the first loop of a 50k event. Participants can enjoy the beautiful trails of the Watercress Way and Oxdrove Way, starting and finishing in the charming market town of Alresford. This relaxed..

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a 50-kilometre, point-to-point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth. The flat, scenic course is multi-terrain, weaving forest trails and seafront paths for a potential entry into ultrarunning or a fast 50k challenge. Runners re..

Bolt Round the Holt is a trail running event held at Alice Holt Forest in Hampshire, featuring distances of a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a junior run. The course consists of undulating forest trails with picturesque, sun-dappled scenery, offering a challenging yet scenic experience. The 5k route fo..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, midway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, near the A4260. The programme includes a 10K race, a 5K option for runners, and an inclusive Family Fun Run around the cricket ground. The undulating course combines country lanes,..

Dovedale Dash is an iconic cross-country race of about 4.75 miles, held in the Thorpe area near Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Peak District. The course runs mainly along field paths and open ground through the valleys of the River Dove and River Manifold, offering scenic countryside and a notable rive..

Rushmoor Wellesley 10k is a community-organised running event held in Aldershot, Hampshire, starting near the historic military town and finishing at the Military Athletics Stadium, adjacent to the Army Rugby Stadium. The 10-kilometre course is very flat, taking runners along Wellesley Woodlands foo..

RunThrough Trails Beat Box Hill returns on Saturday 11 October 2025 at Box Hill Trail, Tadworth (KT20 7LB), Surrey. The event offers two scenic trail distances – 21k and 50k – along the iconic Box Hill with challenging gradients and mixed terrain. The 50k route features about 1,364 meters of elevati..

Kent Downs 50 Challenge is an Ultra Challenge event based at the Kent Showground, Maidstone, in the Garden of England. The main 50 km loop (about 1000 m elevation) loops anticlockwise around the Kent Downs, starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, passing Aylesford, then following the Rive..

Cowdray Autumn Trail Run returns to the Cowdray Estate near Midhurst, West Sussex, on 11 October 2025. The event offers three distances: 5km, 10km and 10 miles, with race HQ at Cowdray Farm Shop & Café (parking there). Most of the routes are on bridleways, footpaths, the Serpent Trail or Sussex Diam..