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.
May 2027
Three towns host races across a Bank Holiday weekend in 2027, with combined results forming the Mid Sussex Marathon. Distances include 10 mile, 10k, a chip timed mile and a family fun run, plus virtual and combo marathon options.
Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local charities.
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.
A timed endurance event where runners repeat 4 mile (6.7 km) laps every hour and continue until only one competitor remains.
Trail races through Rathfinny Wine Estate with single 10.7 km and double 21.4 km loops, marked off-road terrain and chip timing. The carbon neutral event supports the WOLO Foundation and provides aid stations, recycled medals and parking arrangements..
Trail running on a fully marked 10K loop at Wiston Estate with 10K, half marathon, marathon and 100K options plus regular aid stations and an event village.
A 7 km cross-country fun run at Trenchmore Farm on 22 May 2027 with music, burgers and a free drink for each runner.
A 50 km point to point trail on the South Downs Way from Falmer to Eastbourne, with about 3,500 ft ascent, four aid stations, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.
A single-loop trail half marathon from Helen Gardens, Eastbourne, covering 13.5 miles and 2,000 ft of ascent with chip timing, one aid station and a finisher medal.
June 2027
Park-based 3k and 5k runs at Dunorlan Park with mixed grass and woodland terrain. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK and includes a fundraising pack and a finishers medal.
A trail half marathon from Chiddingly, Sussex along the Wealdway and Vanguard Way with two checkpoints, chip timing, a five hour limit and a choice to donate instead of a medal.
A multi-distance trail ultramarathon from West Dean Gardens on 19 June 2027, offering 30–100 km routes on the South Downs with on-course support and chip timing.
A 100 mile ultra on a flat one mile trail loop at Denbies Wine Estate offering 12 hour and 24 hour options plus 50, 75 and shorter races.
A 24 hour attended challenge at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking where runners complete 1 mile on the hour for 24 consecutive hours; onsite tent camping, daytime cafe service and a simultaneous virtual option are provided.
Run one mile on the hour for 12 consecutive hours at Denbies Wine Estate with chip timing, a finisher medal, camping and a simultaneous virtual option.