Dartford
Trail Running Calendar near Dartford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dartford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 154 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
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.
Lap the Thames towpath in Walton-on-Thames with distances from a 5.3 km lap up to ultra plus flexible starts and medal or no medal entry options.
Running at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with 10k, 5k and a junior run on multi terrain routes beside the reservoir; maps and GPX files are provided.
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
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.
Trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park near Dorking, a fairly level 50k with 2986 ft ascent and four staffed checkpoints.
A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park on 21 February 2027 where runners complete 2.65 km laps to reach distances from 5 km to ultra, with a seven hour limit and a finishers' memento for all participants.
Group guided 10 km trail run across the boardwalk and heathland of Thursley National Nature Reserve with evening and night options, car parking and a post-run alcohol-free beer.
A 42-mile trail race from Chipping Ongar to the ancient Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, following an old pilgrimage route through rural Essex. Mostly off-road and often muddy, the route is waymarked with GPX support, four outdoor checkpoints and mand..
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.
March 2027
A quirky partner carrying race on a 380 m out and back course up The Nower in Dorking, with weigh in rules, helmets required and proceeds donated to a local food charity.
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.
Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.
Seven consecutive days of timed running on certified out and back routes along the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances from 5 km to ultra are available and finishers earn daily mementos plus a seven day lantern medal set.
April 2027
Timed laps at Tilgate Park on 24 April 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with medal and no medal entry options.
An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.
May 2027
A point to point 100 mile trail race along the Thames from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027 with a 30 hour limit and multiple aid stations.
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.