Ashford
Trail Running Calendar near Ashford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ashford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A summer 10k through country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent, with a separate junior run and downloadable route maps. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a bespoke medal and garden entry.
Scenic races in Wye offering a multi terrain 10 km and a half marathon with a new Event HQ and chip timing.
Free community trail run from Sandhurst to Bodiam Castle, about 10.25 km, with guided or independent GPX options and varied rural terrain.
A 7.5 km mostly off road trail loop around Ticehurst with marked and marshalled course, limited entries, prizes and tea and cake after the race.
September 2026
A biannual trail race around Bewl Water in Kent offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra routes with extensive lakeside trail and lane sections.
A multi-terrain trail race from Rye Sports Centre in East Sussex offering 30k (slightly over 30 km) and 15k routes through the High Weald AONB. The course links historic churches and passes woodlands, orchards, country lanes and coastal views.
A 7k beach run from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back with individual and team prizes, live results and on-site refreshments.
Ten mile off road trail at Eridge Park with steep climbs, muddy single track, GPX route maps, a finisher memento and cake and a pint at the finish.
October 2026
Forest trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum in October offering a half marathon, a 10K and a junior race with route maps, photos and limited free parking.
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 approximately 8 km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, marked and marshalled, limited to 60 runners and featuring post-race tea and cake.
Timed, self supported loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre with a pub stop at 10 km and a four hour cutoff.
Trail marathon and half marathon near Canterbury through Kentish countryside; marathon requires navigation and both races use CCCU Sports Centre as HQ.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km event in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches and sustainably sourced finishers medals.
December 2026
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.
Running at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with 10k, 5k and a junior run on multi terrain routes beside the reservoir; maps and GPX files are provided.