Brighton
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 99 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Six hour trail event at Bates Green Farm where runners complete as many 3.6 mile laps as they choose, solo or in relay, with a vegan friendly cup free aid station.
Obstacle course weekend at Pippingford Park on 26–27 Sep 2026 with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, Kids races and the British OCR Ultra Championship.
A 10 mile, traffic free trail run at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 featuring steep climbs, muddy sections, route maps and finish-line cake and a pint.
A 5km handicap trail race in Firle on 27 September 2026 with a mostly trail course, a 50 person entry limit, prizes for the top three and village hall facilities.
A timed lap based run at Buchan Country Park in Crawley on 27 September 2026 with distances from 5 km up to ultra and flexible start options. Entry choices include a medal or a lower cost no medal option.
October 2026
A single loop 100 mile trail race across the South Downs with 12,000 ft ascent, 12 aid stations, UTMB Index status and free camping at Plumpton Racecourse.
Looped night trail races on the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse, offering 50k, half marathon and 20 mile options with marked course and staffed aid stations.
A family friendly 5k obstacle and colour run near Dorking Surrey in October 2026 with mud, water features and obstacles for ages 6 and up.
A community organised 10 km race at Imberhorne School featuring mixed terrain, marshals, chip timing and a sustainably sourced finisher medal supporting local charities.
Multi-lap timed run at Tilgate Park with flexible starts, distances from 5 km to ultra, a 7 hour limit and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Military style obstacle mud run at Hever Castle Kent with 3 km, 6 km and 12 km options and many obstacles modelled on Royal Marines training.
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 8 km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, a 60 person entry limit, prizes for first male and female, and tea and cake after the race.
A trail running weekend at Beachy Head offering Ultra, marathon, half and 10k distances with coastal scenery, staffed aid stations and marked routes.