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Trail Running Calendar near Royal Tunbridge Wells 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Royal Tunbridge Wells for 2026-2027! We've gathered 114 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
A looped trail event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a 7 hour time limit. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and all participants receive a finishers' 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.
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.
A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park on 21 February 2027 where runners complete 2.65 km laps to reach distances from 5 km to ultra, with a seven hour limit and a finishers' memento for all participants.
Group guided 10 km trail run across the boardwalk and heathland of Thursley National Nature Reserve with evening and night options, car parking and a post-run alcohol-free beer.
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
Three trail routes at Stanmer Park on 3 April 2027 across the South Downs Way, with varied terrain, marked aid outposts and timed results.