Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2025-2026

The Thursley Common 10km is a scenic trail run held at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest heathland areas in the region. Covering 10 kilometers, this event is ideal for trail running beginners and those seeking a flat, accessible course. Participants explore diverse lands..

G3 no.3 is a running event in Guildford, Surrey, hosted by the G3 Series. The start line and event car park are at Newlands Corner, Drove Road. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with entry fees of £27 and £31 respectively (plus service charges).Bundles offer discounts for multiple..

South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event based at Harting Down in West Sussex. The route showcases the South Downs Way and surrounding areas, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale, with ancient woodlands, nature reserves and links to the Sussex Border Path, Shipwrights Way an..

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail, 95% off-road, across farmland, footpaths and bridleways, wi..

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..

Endurancelife Sussex is a coastal trail event based in Eastbourne, showcasing the Seven Sisters and sweeping views of the English Channel. Four distances are on offer: 10K (6.4 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon (26.2 miles) and an Ultra (32.5 miles). Expect strenuous terrain—chalk downlan..

Wight Riot is a mixed-terrain running event on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, offering views of the Isle of Wight and a pass by Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. The race uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap, with participants choosing any distance from 5K up to an ultra, within a 7-hour window...

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

Centurion Running’s Hundred Hills 50km is a scenic trail ultramarathon through the Chiltern countryside, starting and finishing at Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames. The race covers two 25km loops for a total of 50km, with about 4000 ft (1200 m) of elevation gain and a 9-hour cut-off. The route is 8..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..

Sevenoaks Circular Challenge is an annual LDWA Kent event starting from West Heath School, Sevenoaks. This year features three brand-new routes taking in sections of the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, offering expansive West Kent views. Distances are 15, 20 and 30 miles.The event boasts indoor..

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the South Downs Way National Trail, starting near Arundel, West Sussex, and finishing in Winchester, Hampshire. The event features a 50-mile ultramarathon and two marathon options covering either the first or second h..

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The 13-mile route threads through the Surrey Hills’ scenery, including St Martha’s Church and hill, the village of Shere, and Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, with sections of the North Downs..

The Windsor Trail Run, held at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, UK, offers 10K and Half Marathon distances on a flat trail course with well-marked routes and scenic views of Windsor Castle. RunThrough UK promotes a friendly, marshal-led atmosphere within a lively event village that features food and dr..

The Elephant Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, mainly on crushed stone and forest floor, with no asphalt. The event welcomes all abili..

The Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail running event held at Hankley Common in Elstead, Surrey. This scenic course features trails through an area rich in rare wildlife and historical landmarks, including the Atlantic Wall replica used for D-Day training. The run offers stunning views and a uniqu..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike. Participants enjoy stunning views of rolling hil..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a shorter 3.28 mile option depending on conditions. You can run as..

Mortimer 10km is a multi-terrain trail race held in the pretty Berkshire village of Mortimer, starting and finishing at Mortimer Fairground (RG7 3RG). The largely off-road 10km route uses woodlands, footpaths and bridleways around local forests and comprises roughly two laps. The course is undulatin..

South Downs Way 50 is a 50-mile foot race along the South Downs Way National Trail, running from Worthing to Eastbourne. Runners begin with about six miles of chalk footpaths and bridleways to Chanctbury Ring, then follow the SDW for the final 44 miles to Eastbourne, finishing with a lap of the trac..