Brighton and Hove
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton and Hove 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton and Hove for 2026-2027! We've gathered 89 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail running in Hurtwood Forest near Guildford with 15 km and 21 km routes, on-site facilities, water stations and medals for all.
An annual 25 km or 50 km countryside challenge in Kent Surrey and Sussex with written route directions, checkpoints, included food and GPX files.
Timed multi-lap running at Buchan Country Park in Crawley with lap based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour time limit. Medal and lower cost no medal entry options are offered.
An 8km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, entry limited to 60 runners, prizes for first male and female, and tea and cake after the race at the village hall.
Beachy Head Marathon Weekend runs multiple trail distances from a 10k to an ultra near Bede's Prep School in BN20 7XL on 24/10/2026. Runners comment on clear signage, friendly marshals, stocked aid stations and hilly coastal terrain.
November 2026
Trail routes of 21.3 km, 16.5 km and 12 km from Goodwood through the South Downs with varied surfaces, canicross options and certified finishers' items.
A 27 mile night-time group training run at Devil's Dyke with about 1,000 m ascent, guided route, head torches required and minimum age 16.
Celebrate Fireworks night with a flexible distance run along the flat Downslink trail in Southwater. Choose your distance on the day and run as many laps as you like over seven hours to earn a bespoke medal.
A 14 mile trail race on 22 November 2026 that starts with a climb and follows muddy and chalky descents, with water provision en route and tea, coffee and cake at the finish. Route files and a trail narrative are available to download.
Complete as many 5 km laps as possible on a marked trail loop from Peaslake Community Hall, with a 2 km ascent toward Pitch Hill and a downhill return. Solo and three-person team entries are available, with refreshments and prizes included.
Trail races from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with three distances, ridge climbs and views over countryside and the sea.
Lap-based timed running on the Downslink at Southwater with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour limit; all participants receive a finisher medal.
December 2026
A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.
Single-loop winter trail ultras from Plumpton Racecourse across South Downs trails, with runnable rolling hills, varied winter weather and distances from 50 km to 100 miles.
Lap based timed event at Tilgate Park, Crawley offering 5 km laps up to ultramarathon distance with a seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medal.
A 200 mile continuous winter trail loop from Juniper Hall around southern England on the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way and South Downs Way with a 96 hour limit.
A self-navigated festive night trail of about 5 miles through Friston Forest and downland, with medals, a bar perk and a fancy dress dessert prize.