Brighton
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 105 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A 5 mile night trail run in Friston Forest with a self navigated GPX route, festive fancy dress, finisher medal and a bar exchange for returned race numbers.
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a timed Jingle Bell Bauble Run on the Downslink at Southwater with 5 km laps, flexible starts and a 7 hour time limit.
A small, social 10 mile winter trail run across the South Downs with a custom event T shirt and festive snacks, limited to 25 runners.
A flat 10 km head torch run on 29 December 2026 in Shoreham with chip timing, midway aid station, marshals and a new medal that can link with the lightlink medal.
January 2027
A 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.
A New Year race at Hill Barn, Worthing with a 5 miles senior course over chalky hills and a 1 mile junior grass course, organised by Worthing Gazelles.
An annual New Year five mile cross country in Penshurst village over rolling hills and woodland trails. Open to ages 10 and above with entry fees supporting Hospice in the Weald and awards across junior, local and canicross categories.
A 10.5 mile marked trail run at Beachy Head on January 3, 2027 with a post-race lucky dip that assigns extra virtual mileage to complete by March 20.
A multi-terrain 10k, 5k and junior run around Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with route maps, GPX files, medals and event photography.
A last person standing backyard ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Alfriston, with token checks, aid station support and a focus on sustainable event practices.
A 10‑mile and 5‑mile trail challenge at Pippingford Park with 1568 ft of climbing, hard packed forest trails, wide views and bespoke medals.
February 2027
A fully signed trail 50k on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park with 2986 ft ascent, four checkpoints, a finisher medal, and base at Denbies Wine Estate.
March 2027
Trail event in Eastbourne on 6 March 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes along the Seven Sisters cliffs and English Channel.
An obstacle mud run at Henfold Lakes near Dorking on 6 March 2027, using a 5 km lap with 1, 2 or multiple lap options; entries were listed at £60 and are sold out.
A quirky running event in Dorking where pairs carry an adult over a 380 m out and back course with obstacles, a weigh in, helmet requirement and novelty prizes.
A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in the Surrey Hills with a sustained climb to Leith Hill Tower, four water stations and a postrace cooked breakfast.