Rochester
Trail Running Calendar near Rochester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rochester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
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 flat 10 km out and back along the river from Chartham to Canterbury with village-hall facilities, a finisher's medal and mixed feedback on mud, signage and marshals.
April 2027
Fifth Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 04 Apr 2027, held on a predominantly anti-clockwise Spring course with limited onsite parking and post-race hot drinks and cakes.
A mostly off road half marathon along the Saltmarsh Coast beside the River Crouch from South Woodham Ferrers to Burnham on Crouch with marked route and stocked aid stations.
An evening 10 km trail run on 22 Apr 2027 with a limited field of 50, a new course provided as GPX and narrative, and self sufficient participation expected.
May 2027
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.
Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle race at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate near Brentwood offering multiple distances including 6 km with 40 plus obstacles and 12 km with 70 plus obstacles.
Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.
A multi distance trail event around Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent. Races include 50km, marathon, half marathon and 10km on wooded trails and country lanes with start and finish at the Visitor Centre.
Inflatable obstacle-course event at Brands Hatch on 15 May 2027 with 2.5k to 15k lap options, music zones, family entries and finishers' medals.
Experience London's energetic Hackney Moves Festival featuring a half marathon on closed roads, a sunset 10K, and a community festival at Hackney Marshes.
A 10th anniversary half marathon and new 10k in Chislehurst that explores local green spaces and raises funds for The Maypole Project.
June 2027
A 27 mile evening trail marathon near Purleigh across saltmarsh, towpaths, vineyards and woods, with a 6.5 hour cutoff and a field limited to 50 runners.
A point-to-point 50 km trail race along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge with a predominantly flat course, four aid stations and a 9 hour cut-off.
A point-to-point 30 km trail along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge with three checkpoints, chip timing, bag transfer and an athletics track finish.
Two supported trail options in London - a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run along the Capital Ring, finishing at Richmond Green with feed stations and chip timing.