Canterbury
Trail Running Calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canterbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Looped trail event from Maidstone with supported 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes, covered rest stops, camping and on course medical support.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
Trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, offering half marathon, 10 km and junior distances on traffic free woodland trails.
A 10 km trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park, a historic estate near Cranbrook, Kent, on 18 October 2026. Entry is priced at £25 and the event includes timed results, finisher medals and official race photography.
Timed, self supported anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, with a pub check point about 10k in and a four hour cut off.
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 multi terrain 10 km and 5 km run in Leigh on Sea on 1 Nov 2026 with chip timing, themed medals and support for local charities.
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.
An 8.5 km mostly trail loop around Northiam with a marked and marshalled course, prizes for first male and female, and entry limited to 60 runners.
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 winter coastal Backyard Ultra at Great Farthingloe Farm near the White Cliffs of Dover. Runners complete one yard every hour, each yard equal to 4.167 miles; entries include the Last Person Standing format and a 7 Hour Challenge.
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 flat 10 km out and back along the river from Chartham to Canterbury with village-hall facilities, a finisher's medal and mixed feedback on mud, signage and marshals.
April 2027
Flat out and back Backyard Ultra at Lillyroo's Glamping near Deal with 4.167 mile yard loops every hour, capped at 120 runners and a 7 Hour Challenge limited to 10 places.
May 2027
A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support 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.