Rowlands Castle
Trail Running Calendar near Rowlands Castle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rowlands Castle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 96 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.
Off-road races at Spider Hill, Long Valley offering a single 10 km lap with named wet sections and a shorter 5 km route added in 2022.
Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.
A guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere that follows sections of the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, aimed at runners attempting an ultra for the first time. Group pace, varied terrain, cost £55.
December 2026
A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.
Mince Pi Run on 13 December 2026 at Shalford Park, Guildford offers looped offroad races from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, a Pi marathon option and a one mile fun run shaped like the Pi symbol. The course runs along the water and results are posted online.
A 10 mile cross country run on the West Wight with notable hills and coastal views, organised by West Wight Sports and Community Centre on 13 December 2026. Past entrants note strong on-course support, windy conditions, a scarf memento and post-race..
A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.
A traditional 3.5 mile Boxing Day run around Hindhead commons and the Devils Punch Bowl, with Mens, Ladies and a Drinking Run category. All profits support Holy Cross Hospital.
Winter X is a mid winter trail running event in Hampshire's Meon Valley offering 10 km, 30 km, 50 km and 70 km routes on public trails including sections of the South Downs Way. Checkpoints, marked routes and a rock memento are provided.
January 2027
Trail run near Winchester on 10 January 2027 with 21.4k and 12.1k routes around Farley Mount, chip timing and finishers medals.
February 2027
Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.
A two day 66 mile winter trail event on the North Downs Way with marked routes, staffed aid stations, overnight accommodation and luggage transfers.
Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone across Valentine’s weekend, with an optional ferry crossing and a bonus medal for completing both days.
BigMud Trails (EARTH) offers three single lap trail races in the Meon Valley from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Courses include climbs to Butser Hill, stocked aid stations, mandatory fluid carry and an option to plant a tree instead of a medal.