Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2025-2026

The Frieth Hilly 5km and 10km runs are exciting mixed-terrain races set in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, located between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Participants can expect a challenging course that features winding woodland paths and scenic country roads, offering stunning views throughout the r..

The Buckingham 10K is a scenic running event held in Buckingham Town Centre, featuring a 10-kilometer multi-terrain route. The course starts in the town center and passes through Stowe Avenue, the Stowe National Trust Gardens, and surrounding farmland, offering an undulating profile through both urb..

The Marlow Donkey is a challenging walking and running event organized by Thames Valley LDWA, held in the Chiltern Hills near Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Participants can choose between two routes of 16 or 25 miles, both featuring a figure-eight course centered on Lane End. The event starts and finishe..

The South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail run starting and finishing at Harting Down in West Sussex. The route showcases some of the best sections of the South Downs Way and nearby areas, including Beacon Hill, Cocking Down, and the ancient woodlands of Kingley Vale, known for its veteran yew..

The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge event held at Edenbridge Cricket Club in Kent, UK, featuring 25km and 50km distances. Participants can walk, jog, or run mostly on footpaths and tracks through the scenic countryside of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. The course changes each year, with route det..

The Autumn 100 is a 100-mile continuous trail race held in the twin villages of Goring and Streatley on the River Thames in South East England. The course forms a cross shape, consisting of four 25-mile out-and-back sections along the Ridgeway and Thames Path National Trails. Runners face a mix of 2..

The Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest in Kent. The race features a half marathon, a 10k, and a challenging 2km junior run, all set on traffic-free woodland trails beneath a majestic pine canopy. The course offers pictures..

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing at the YMCA Y Centre in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails. Runners experience a..

The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the UK's largest off-road marathons, held in Eastbourne and featuring a scenic, challenging route through the South Downs National Park. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it offers multiple race distances including a full marathon, an ultramarathon (com..

Running Tribe Races take place in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, at two locations: Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St. Peter Community Centre. The event offers flexible distances ranging from 7k up to an ultra marathon, with participants choosing their distance on race day.The courses ar..

The Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, offering scenic routes along the picturesque Thames River and surrounding countryside. Participants can choose between two distances: 21km and 16km, both featuring gentle elevation gains (+66m and +50m respectively). The event welcomes run..

The Plough and Harroween is a 5-mile night trail run held in Litlington, East Sussex, starting and finishing at The Plough & Harrow pub. The self-navigated course, run in reverse of the Friston Forest 5 route, traverses countryside terrain including forest, farm tracks, and downlands. Participants m..

The Guided Run - Petersfield 10k will take place in Petersfield on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The South Downs Trail Run is a scenic off-road running event held in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester, UK. Participants can choose from three distances: 21km, 19km, and 12km, catering to all abilities. The course features a mix of forest fi..

Big Night Out Winchester is an exciting night-time trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of Winchester, Hampshire. Participants can choose between a 22km or 12km course, both illuminated by headtorches as they navigate the trails and pathways. The event features a fully marked route wit..

Freedom Racing - 5 Trails Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Westerlands, Graffham, Petworth, in the South Downs, UK. The main race is a stunning 50k ultra that links five long-distance trails into one scenic loop: the Serpent Trail, New Lipchis Way, West Sussex Literary Trail, Monarchs W..

The Southampton Half Marathon Morun is part of the MoRunning series supporting the Movember charity, held at Southampton Common, The Avenue (postcode SO15 7NN). The event features multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the half marathon. The half marathon course starts with a 1..

The Remembrance Day Run - South, hosted by Saturn Running, takes place in Surrey at the Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the scenic River Thames in Egham. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run multiple laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, which features a mix of well-made paths, t..