Ashford
Trail Running Calendar near Ashford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ashford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Experience the historic trails of Kent with 25km, 50km, or 100km races featuring scenic woodlands, castle views, and a festival style race village.
A 7k beach run from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back with individual and team prizes, live results and on-site refreshments.
A 10 mile, traffic free trail run at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 featuring steep climbs, muddy sections, route maps and finish-line cake and a pint.
October 2026
Looped trail event near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way and River Medway and includes covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping at basecamp.
Trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, offering half marathon, 10 km and junior distances on traffic free woodland trails.
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.
An 8 km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, course marshals, prizes and tea and cake after the race at the village hall.
A timed self supported anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre with a staffed pub check at 10 km.
Off road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury with live tracking, checkpoints, mandatory kit lists, event HQ facilities, and a charity donation from entries.
November 2026
Experience an after dark Halloween themed multi terrain run through Leigh on Sea featuring 10k and 5k routes with chip timing and finisher medals.
A 6.66 mile woodland trail run at Kings Wood near Ashford featuring muddy, hilly and technical sections, limited to 200 runners and organised by Ashford Tri Club.
An approx 8.5 km loop trail around Northiam on 29 November 2026 with over 70% trail, a 60 person entry limit, prizes and post race tea and cake at the village hall.
December 2026
A roughly 4 mile trail run around Pett on 19 December 2026 with a marshalled, fully marked course, Christmas finisher medal, prizes and post-race tea and cake.
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
January 2027
A winter coastal Backyard Ultra at Great Farthingloe Farm near the White Cliffs of Dover. Runners complete one yard every hour, each yard equal to 4.167 miles; entries include the Last Person Standing format and a 7 Hour Challenge.
New Year running event at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 offering 10k, 5k and a junior run on undulating multi terrain with reservoir views.
February 2027
April 2027
Flat out and back Backyard Ultra at Lillyroo's Glamping near Deal with 4.167 mile yard loops every hour, capped at 120 runners and a 7 Hour Challenge limited to 10 places.
May 2027
Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.