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.
June 2027
Trail races around Peacehaven through the South Downs, offering 10 km, a new 5 km and a chip timed Junior Mile with route maps and finish line medals.
July 2027
A 5 km cross-country fundraiser at Stanmer Park on 3 July 2027, featuring grassy start and woodland terrain with steep inclines, organised by Cancer Research UK.
Race for Life Brighton at Stanmer Park offers 10k, 5k and 3k routes across fields and woodland with mixed surfaces and inclines. The event includes fundraising support, on-site facilities and a finisher medal.
A Pretty Muddy 5k at Tilgate Park with obstacles on woodland and lakeside paths, a double lap course and a minimum age of 13.
Timed running festival at Blackland Farm on 24 and 25 July 2027 with multiple solo and team formats on a 1 mile off road lap, plus camping and finisher medals.
October 2027
A 5 mile night trail run in Litlington with a self navigated Strava GPX route, Halloween fancy dress and timed results for runners aged 18 and over.
December 2027
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.
July 2028
A continuous 200 mile trail across the South Downs with marked support, 14 aid stations, three sleep stations and a 100 hour time limit.