Lewes
Trail Running Calendar near Lewes 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lewes for 2026-2027! We've gathered 104 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail race from Plumpton Racecourse through the South Downs with three route choices, notable climbs, coastal views and chip timing.
Lap-based timed running on the Downslink at Southwater with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour limit; all participants receive a finisher medal.
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 guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.
Three single loop winter trail races from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with marked routes, aid stations, GPS tracking and variable winter weather.
Map and compass adventure in the Surrey Hills on 5 December 2026, with run and bike options for solo entrants or teams and bike hire available.
A December 10 mile undulating race around Peacehaven with mostly off road sections, marked route, finishers' medal and festive prizes.
Timed lap event at Tilgate Park, Crawley with 5 km laps and distances from 5 km to ultra, a 7 hour limit, and a finisher medal for all participants.
A condensed backyard ultra on the Longbridge 100 course combining six hourly yards with an added kilometre on later yards to create a marathon style challenge.
A 200 mile continuous trail race around the South of England with a 96 hour limit, three major aid stations offering hot food and sleeping, live tracking and mandatory kit checks.
A 5 mile night trail run in Friston Forest with a self navigated GPX route, festive fancy dress, finisher medal and a bar exchange for returned race numbers.
A 4 mile trail run around Pett on 19 December 2026 with a marshalled, fully marked muddy course, Christmas finisher medals, prizes and tea and cake afterwards.
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a timed Jingle Bell Bauble Run on the Downslink at Southwater with 5 km laps, flexible starts and a 7 hour time limit.
A 7.5 km trail loop around Westfield with over 80% off road terrain, marked and marshalled course, prizes for first male and female, and post race tea and cake.
A night 10 km run along the Downslink from Shoreham to Bramber and back on a flat course, with a halfway aid station and mandatory headtorches.
January 2027
A 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.
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.