Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2026-2027

FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs on 11 October 2026 offers chip timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K fun run at Old Basing and Lychpit Recreation Ground. Proceeds support Friends of Old Basing Schools.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum in Kent on 18 October 2026, with traffic-free forest trails, downloadable GPX maps, medals, free photos and limited free parking.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.

A *10 km* trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park, a historic estate near Cranbrook, Kent, on 18 October 2026. Entry is priced at £25 and the event includes timed results, finisher medals and official race photography.

A trail running event on 18 October 2026 from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown, featuring a 10 km route with a 866 ft climb and an approximate 4.5 km alternative. Entries online only.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend runs multiple trail distances from a 10k to an ultra near Bede's Prep School in BN20 7XL on 24/10/2026. Runners comment on clear signage, friendly marshals, stocked aid stations and hilly coastal terrain.

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames. The route mixes riverside trails and road sections, includes five aid stations, mandatory kit checks and real time GPS tracking.

A hip hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea offering flexible distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, with aid stations, a cupless policy, bag drop and a themed medal.

An off-road event south of Canterbury offering marathon and half marathon routes across scenic trails and country lanes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, OpenTracking and Event HQ facilities are provided.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A 5 mile self navigated night trail run from The Plough and Harrow in Litlington with Halloween fancy dress, GPX navigation, trophies for best dressed and a timed but social atmosphere.

A night gravel trail run in Alice Holt Forest with 5 km laps and three distance options, head torch navigation, on-course outposts and on-site parking and facilities.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids and adult loop options, varied sandy and muddy terrain, fancy dress encouraged, free parking and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Coastal trail runs on West Wittering Beach with three distances on sandy flats at low tide, chip timing, on-course water stations and a finisher medal. One dog per runner is permitted and spectators are welcome.