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Trail Run Canterbury

Canterbury, United Kingdom • 26 Oct 2025

Trail Run Canterbury is a Canterbury-based trail and multi-terrain running event anchored at St Edmund’s School on St Thomas Hill. It offers three distances: 5.5, 10 and 20 miles. The route winds along trails around the edge of Canterbury, with countryside and woodland and views of the cathedral city.

The course is way-marked with enhanced aid stations; the 20-mile distance is two laps of the 10-mile route, while the 5.5-mile course is a shortcut of the 10-mile route. The event HQ and village provide toilets, refreshments and hot food, plus space to relax. All finishers receive a medal.

Entry fees apply; age limits apply per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Canterbury

Race information

Registration
20 mi
20 Miles
10 mi
10 Miles
6 mi
5.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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