Ashford
Trail Running Calendar near Ashford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ashford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An after dark 10 km and 5 km multi terrain run in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches, sustainable finisher medals and local charity support.
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.
Scenic 8.5 km loop around Northiam with over 70% off road trail, limited to 60 entrants, prizes for first male and female and tea and cake after at the village hall.
December 2026
A marked 4 mile trail run around Pett on 19 December 2026 with a finisher medal, prizes and tea and cake afterwards.
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.
A charity off-road three mile run in Saltwood on 26 December 2026 that usually attracts over 1,000 entrants, with medals for all finishers and several entry options.
A 7.5 km trail loop around Westfield with over 80% off-road surfaces, a marked and marshalled course, hall facilities and a 60-runner entry limit.
January 2027
A multi-terrain 10k, 5k and junior run around Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with route maps, GPX files, medals and event photography.
February 2027
March 2027
Looped, timed runs at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve on 14 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with medal and a no medal entry option.
A marathon run inside a multistorey car park in Southend-on-Sea, covering 26.2 miles with a six hour cut off and entries open from 24 October 2026 to 7 March 2027.
A traffic free, flat 10 km out and back along the River Stour between Chartham and Canterbury with medals, trophies and on site facilities.
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.
A multi distance trail event around Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent. Races include 50km, marathon, half marathon and 10km on wooded trails and country lanes with start and finish at the Visitor Centre.
A coastal relay event on 16 May 2027 based at The Valiant Sailor and Lilly Roo's in Capel Le Ferne, CT14 0AT, organised as a team relay along the coast.
June 2027
A point-to-point 50 km trail along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge with four aid stations, live timing and an athletics track finish.
A point-to-point 30 km trail along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge with three checkpoints, chip timing, bag transfer and an athletics track finish.
Community 3k and 5k runs at Dunorlan Park on mainly grass and woodland terrain with some inclines and limited general parking.
Timed trail weekend at Leybourne Lakes with a fully marked 2.5 km loop and 6, 12 and 24 hour solo and relay options plus race village facilities and live timing.
Mud and water obstacle run at Hole Park Estate on Sat 19 Jun 2027 with 5k, 10k and 30k options and a 4.7 rating from 164 reviews.