Plumpton
Trail Running Calendar near Plumpton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Plumpton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 111 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
Timed multi-lap running at Buchan Country Park in Crawley with lap based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour time limit. Medal and lower cost no medal entry options are offered.
An approximately 8 km trail loop around Herstmonceux with over 70% trail, marked and marshalled, limited to 60 runners and featuring post-race tea and cake.
Beachy Head Marathon Weekend runs multiple trail distances from a 10k to an ultra near Bede's Prep School in BN20 7XL on 24/10/2026. Runners comment on clear signage, friendly marshals, stocked aid stations and hilly coastal terrain.
November 2026
A 27 mile night-time group training run at Devil's Dyke with about 1,000 m ascent, guided route, head torches required and minimum age 16.
Celebrate Fireworks night with a flexible distance run along the flat Downslink trail in Southwater. Choose your distance on the day and run as many laps as you like over seven hours to earn a bespoke medal.
A 14 mile trail race on 22 November 2026 that starts with a climb and follows muddy and chalky descents, with water provision en route and tea, coffee and cake at the finish. Route files and a trail narrative are available to download.
Complete as many 5 km laps as possible on a marked trail loop from Peaslake Community Hall, with a 2 km ascent toward Pitch Hill and a downhill return. Solo and three-person team entries are available, with refreshments and prizes included.
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 100 mile winter point to point trail across the South Downs and North Downs from Amberley Museum to Juniper Hall with a 35 hour limit, three aid stations, crew and drop bag support, medical cover and a strict mandatory kit list.
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.
A dawn to dusk trail challenge at Box Hill where runners complete laps of a roughly 10 mile loop with about 2,400 ft ascent per lap; entries include insurance, medical cover and a finisher medal.
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.