Beyond Trails London

Spankers Hill Wood, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Event overview

Beyond London is a trail running event on 20 June 2026 organised by Wild Deer Events / Beyond Trails in London. The event offers two route choices and finishes in Richmond upon Thames close to Richmond railway station and bus routes. Entry fees are listed in the range of £45 to £70. Age limits apply: the 55 km entry requires entrants aged 20 or over and the 25 km entry requires entrants aged 18 or over.

Distances

  • 55 km Ultra - starts in Woolwich; follows the Capital Ring footpath; three feed stations.
  • 25 km Trail - starts in Upper Norwood; follows part of the Capital Ring footpath; one feed station.

Route and logistics

Both routes follow parts of London’s Capital Ring footpath and pass or approach landmarks such as Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. Terrain is mixed urban trail: for the 55 km route about 73% paved and 27% unpaved; for the 25 km route about 74% paved and 26% unpaved. The 55 km feed stations are at Vista Field Children’s Centre (Middle Park Ave, SE9 5SD), The Chevening Hub (Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, SE19 3TE) and Wimbledon Common (Windmill Car Park, SW19 5NQ). The 25 km feed station is at Wimbledon Common Windmill Car Park.

Support and services

The routes are fully waymarked and supported, with GPX route files available for download. Event services include chip timing, feed stations with food and drinks, medical support and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
55km Ultra Trail Run
25 km
25km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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