Canterbury
Trail Running Calendar near Canterbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canterbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A summer 10k through country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent, with a separate junior run and downloadable route maps. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a bespoke medal and garden entry.
Scenic races in Wye offering a multi terrain 10 km and a half marathon with a new Event HQ and chip timing.
September 2026
A multi-terrain trail race from Rye Sports Centre in East Sussex offering 30k (slightly over 30 km) and 15k routes through the High Weald AONB. The course links historic churches and passes woodlands, orchards, country lanes and coastal views.
A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.
A 7k beach run from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back with individual and team prizes, live results and on-site refreshments.
October 2026
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.
Forest trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum in October offering a half marathon, a 10K and a junior race with route maps, photos and limited free parking.
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.
A timed, self supported anticlockwise loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. The mostly coastal route includes sea wall, grass and gravel paths, a 10k pub check point and a four hour cut off.
Trail marathon and half marathon near Canterbury through Kentish countryside; marathon requires navigation and both races use CCCU Sports Centre as HQ.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km event in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches and sustainably sourced finishers medals.
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.
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
Trail races of 10 Mile, 5 Mile and a junior run take place in Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 7 February 2027. The undulating multi terrain courses can be muddy after wet weather and include a bespoke medal and free photos.
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
April 2027
A round of the Kent Backyard Ultra Series at Lillyroo’s Glamping near Deal, run on a flat 4.167 mile coastal loop. The event offers the open-ended Backyard Ultra format plus a separate 7 Hour Challenge and on-site camping and food.
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.