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.
November 2026
Trail races from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with three distances, ridge climbs and views over countryside and the sea.
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 ultra races of 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles start and finish in Eastbourne, crossing the Seven Sisters and running toward Plumpton. Courses use grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths on the South Downs.
A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Dorking along the Greensand Way through the Surrey Hills, with a 5 mile loop, marked and supported aid stations, electronic timing and a finisher medal.
A continuous 200 mile winter trail loop around the South of England on the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarers Walk and St Swithuns Way.
A self-navigated festive night trail of about 5 miles through Friston Forest and downland, with medals, a bar perk and a fancy dress dessert prize.
January 2027
A challenging 10K trail race on Box Hill with steep climbs, rough trails, a water station at 6 km and a separate children s fun run.
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.
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 last-person-standing backyard ultra near Alfriston featuring repeated 4.2 mile loops on mixed trail and farm tracks, token checks, basic aid station and sustainability measures.
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.
March 2027
Coastal trail event in Eastbourne on 6 March 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across chalk cliffs and rolling downland.
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.
April 2027
A single-loop 50 km trail race around Arundel and the South Downs with four aid stations, about 3,200 ft of ascent, UTMB Index status and live GPS tracking.