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.
December 2026
A night 10 km run along the Downslink from Shoreham to Bramber and back on a flat course, with a halfway aid station and mandatory headtorches.
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.
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.
New Year running event at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 offering 10k, 5k and a junior run on undulating multi terrain with reservoir views.
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
Fully signed trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park reserve, a fairly level 50k with 2986 ft ascent, four aid checkpoints and base at Denbies Wine Estate.
March 2027
Trail routes from Eastbourne along the Seven Sisters cliffs offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances with chalk downland and coastal views.
Winter Nuts Challenge on 6 March 2027 at Henfold Lakes near Dorking is an obstacle mud run on a 5 km loop with options for one, two, four or unlimited laps.
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 hilly 13.1 miles out-and-back trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower with about 1,800 feet of ascent, water stations and marshals. Race HQ is The Priory School and entry includes a postrace cooked breakfast and a reusable medal.
April 2027
Two day running festival in Brighton and Hove with up to 20,000 participants across the Mile, the Brighton and Hove 10K and the Brighton Marathon on 3 and 4 April 2027.
A single loop 50 km trail race from Arundel through the South Downs with about 3,200 ft ascent, four aid stations, UTMB Index status and 2 ITRA points.
Trail races at Stanmer Park on 3 April 2027 with three distances across the South Downs Way, mixed terrain, outposts, timing and limited dog spaces.
A 42.2 km trail-to-road marathon from Stanmer Park across the South Downs, including Ditchling Beacon and a final 6 km into the Brighton Marathon finish on Hove Lawns.
A combined entry for four Centurion Running 50 Mile events from 10 April to 13 November 2027, minimum age 20 and an optional XCover refund option.