West Sussex
Trail Running Calendar near West Sussex 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near West Sussex for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A festive seafront running event in Portsmouth on 6 December 2026 with a flat course, themed medals, spot prizes, and limited entry.
A festive community run at Frimley Lodge Park on 6 December 2026 with a new mostly flat course, 5K and 1K Fun Run, Santa hats and medals.
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 festive coastal running weekend in Portsmouth on 20 December 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and a new 12 km race with official merchandise available.
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a timed Jingle Bell Bauble Run on the Downslink at Southwater with 5 km laps, flexible starts and a 7 hour time limit.
A small, social 10 mile winter trail run across the South Downs with a custom event T shirt and festive snacks, limited to 25 runners.
A six mile multi terrain group social run at Bembridge Youth & Community Centre on 20 December 2026 with entry including a souvenir, soup and roll.
Traditional 3.5 mile run from the Devils Punch Bowl Hotel across Hindhead commons via Gibbet Hill with chip timing and all profits to Holy Cross Hospital.
Charity event on 27 December 2026 supporting Rowans Hospice with a 10 km mixed road and trail run and a separate 5 km walking option.
Off-road races at Longmoor over dunes, water features and steep climbs with 5 mile and 10 mile options, medals for finishers and age-specific rules.
A flat 10 km head torch run on 29 December 2026 in Shoreham with chip timing, midway aid station, marshals and a new medal that can link with the lightlink medal.
January 2027
A New Year race at Hill Barn, Worthing with a 5 miles senior course over chalky hills and a 1 mile junior grass course, organised by Worthing Gazelles.
Kickstart the New Year with a relaxed 5 km loop at Lee on the Solent Beach featuring spot prizes and food bank donations.
A guided 30-mile trail run from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way to Box Hill, offering group pacing, coaching, and route support for first-time ultra runners.