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.
October 2026
An overnight self supported 50 km ultra from East Grinstead to Brighton on 30 to 31 October 2026, in person event with tickets at £14.46 and no refunds.
A relaxed night obstacle run at OPP over two 1.5 km laps, with technical obstacles, surprise elements and a strict headtorch requirement.
November 2026
Trail races from 12k to 21.3k at Goodwood Racecourse follow forest tracks and the South Downs Way with wide country and coastal views on clear days.
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 race from Plumpton Racecourse through the South Downs with three route choices, notable climbs, coastal views and chip timing.
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.
Three single loop winter trail races from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with marked routes, aid stations, GPS tracking and variable winter weather.
A December 10 mile undulating race around Peacehaven with mostly off road sections, marked route, finishers' medal and festive prizes.
Timed lap event at Tilgate Park, Crawley with 5 km laps and distances from 5 km to ultra, a 7 hour limit, and a finisher medal for all participants.
A 200 mile continuous winter trail adventure forming a giant loop across the south of England with a 96 hour time limit and 22500 feet of elevation.
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.
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.
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.