Lewes
Trail Running Calendar near Lewes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lewes for 2026-2027! We've gathered 92 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Community event at Worthing Rugby Football Club with a mixed-terrain five mile route and a shorter junior loop around the club pitches.
Guided 15 miles trail run from Exceat along the Seven Sisters, South Downs Way and Cuckmere River to Cuckmere Haven, led by Trail Run Explorers.
A beach-based 10 km race on the low-tide sands of Worthing and Shoreham beaches, starting and finishing at the Coast Cafe on 13 August 2026.
Off road half marathon in Henfield on 16 August 2026 with riverside and disused railway sections, flint paths and stiles; facilities include changing rooms and free parking.
About 52 miles across the South Downs National Park, a circular challenge from Plumpton Agricultural College visiting Lewes, Glynde and Alfriston with about 7,000 feet of ascent.
Free community trail run from Sandhurst to Bodiam Castle, about 10.25 km, with guided or independent GPX options and varied rural terrain.
Trail running from Lancing College across the South Downs with 5K, 10K, Marathon and 50K routes, marked courses, aid stations and chip timing.
A 7.5 km mostly off road trail loop around Ticehurst with marked and marshalled course, limited entries, prizes and tea and cake after the race.
A laps based timed run at Ardingly Reservoir offering multiple distances, chip timing, an aid station and a donut shaped finisher's medal.
An obstacle mud run on a permanent assault course near Dorking, Surrey, offering 5 km and 10 km options, multiple laps, and entries for solo runners, teams and charities. The course includes mud, water, walls and climbing obstacles.
A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.
A chip-timed 10 km trail race through Shoreham Woods on 30 August 2026, with scenic but challenging sections and entry donations to the woods.
September 2026
A multi-distance trek and trail event along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel with scenic sections including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Distances of 100 km, 50 km and 25 km are supported with rest stops, medical teams, camping an..
A biannual trail race around Bewl Water in Kent offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra routes with extensive lakeside trail and lane sections.
A guided loop trail run around Lewes of about 18 miles with over 2600 ft of ascent, passing Mount Caburn, Firle Beacon and Kingston Ridge.
A wine-themed running event at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking offering a half marathon and 10 km through vineyards with wine stops, food and live entertainment.
On 13 September 2026 the Alf Shrubb Memorial returns to Slinfold with chip timed 10k and 5k trail races plus children’s races. The event finishes at Slinfold Cricket Club, supports local causes and awards a replica Alf Shrubb medal to finishers.
A 12 km team navigation endurance challenge along the Seven Sisters and South Downs Way with load bearing and non load bearing categories.
Two-day Spartan weekend at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex, with sprint, super, beast, ultra and kids races plus the British OCR Ultra Championship.