Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2026-2027

Trail races of 10 miles and 5 miles on hard packed paths through Ashdown Forest near Pippingford Park Manor, featuring 1568 ft of climbing, notable downhills and views across The Downs, with medals, winner vouchers and free parking.

A hilly multi loop trail event around Holmbury Hill offering a half marathon and a same day 10 mile option, with six drink stations, first aid support, free parking, and a commemorative medal for finishers.

Celebrate a 50th anniversary with a chip timed 5 mile trail race through the scenic woodland of Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This summer cross country event offers a friendly club atmosphere and post race refreshments.

A 10 km mixed trail and road race in Valley Park and Knightwood, Chandler's Ford, split into five stages with recovery intervals that do not count toward overall time. Live chip timing, prizes, and a portion of proceeds donated to the Woodl..

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

A daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills offering marathon, half marathon, 10K with canic races and 1K/2K kids races; the marathon requires self navigation and all checkpoints must be reached.

A circular half marathon on the Ridgeway that passes National Trust sites Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill; the route is undulating and the race is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Flat trail races at Summerleaze Park on 26 July 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race goodies.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

A 49 mile Thames Path ultra forming stage two of a four stage Thames Challenge, the Oxford Ultra runs along the river through several Oxfordshire towns, includes three staffed checkpoints and requires participants to carry mandatory navigat..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical race kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.

A 103 mile trail race along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with 11,000 feet of ascent, 12 aid stations and a 30 hour cut off. The route is mostly trail and includes navigation using national trail markers.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A muddy double loop trail race at Bordon with woodland, sandy open areas and technical single track. Spectators can see runners several times close to the arena.

A rural 10k and a Junior Run at Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent on 9 August 2026, held on undulating country lanes. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a medal, photos and garden entry.

A multi-terrain 10k and half marathon around Wye with valley views and a hillside chalk crown. Venue facilities include toilets, refreshments and a small event village; entry prices vary for advanced and on the day entries.

The Hart 4 is a four-hour trail relay where teams of four race a scenic 4km loop at Minley Manor. With categories for male, female, and mixed teams, it's a fun, traffic-free challenge. The event features chip timing, medals for all, and a l..