Canterbury
Trail Running Calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canterbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Off road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury with live tracking, checkpoints, mandatory kit lists, event HQ facilities, and a charity donation from entries.
November 2026
An after dark 10 km and 5 km multi terrain run in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches, sustainable finisher medals and local charity support.
A 6.66 mile woodland trail run at Kings Wood near Ashford featuring muddy, hilly and technical sections, limited to 200 runners and organised by Ashford Tri Club.
Scenic 8.5 km loop around Northiam with over 70% off road trail, limited to 60 entrants, prizes for first male and female and tea and cake after at the village hall.
December 2026
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
A charity off-road three mile run in Saltwood on 26 December 2026 that usually attracts over 1,000 entrants, with medals for all finishers and several entry options.
January 2027
A 15 mile multi terrain trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with muddy hills, seaside sections and Thames Estuary views; cupless water stations require a reusable cup.
February 2027
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
March 2027
Looped, timed runs at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve on 14 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with medal and a no medal entry option.
A traffic free, flat 10 km out and back along the River Stour between Chartham and Canterbury with medals, trophies and on site facilities.
May 2027
A team stage trail relay covering 23 miles in four legs along the Roach Valley Way, navigated by maps and way markers with proceeds to Havens Hospices.
Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.
A coastal relay event on 16 May 2027 based at The Valiant Sailor and Lilly Roo's in Capel Le Ferne, CT14 0AT, organised as a team relay along the coast.
June 2027
A point-to-point 50 km trail along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge with four aid stations, live timing and an athletics track finish.
A point-to-point 30 km trail along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge with three checkpoints, chip timing, bag transfer and an athletics track finish.
Timed trail weekend at Leybourne Lakes with a fully marked 2.5 km loop and 6, 12 and 24 hour solo and relay options plus race village facilities and live timing.
Mud and water obstacle run at Hole Park Estate on Sat 19 Jun 2027 with 5k, 10k and 30k options and a 4.7 rating from 164 reviews.
A 24 hours endurance event at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams cover as many 8 km laps as possible to raise funds for homelessness in Essex.
October 2027