West Sussex
Trail Running Calendar near West Sussex 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near West Sussex for 2026-2027! We've gathered 132 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A social 8 km trail run on the North Downs from Greyfriars Vineyard, finishing with lunch, a glass of English sparkling wine and a guided wine tasting.
A relaxed three hour timed running event in Portsmouth on 25 October 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options while collecting food for a local food bank.
A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Endurance loop event at Meoncross School on 31 October to 1 November 2026 where runners complete repeated 6.7 km out and back laps until one runner remains, with free parking.
November 2026
Coastal runs on West Wittering Beach with sea and downs views, chip timing and three distances: 15.3 km, 10 km and 5 km, plus on-course support and a finisher medal.
Seafront running event at Lee-on-the-Solent on 1 November offering a 5K, distance-building options and a 6-hour challenge; entry £20 and 100 places available.
Trail races from 12k to 21.3k at Goodwood Racecourse follow forest tracks and the South Downs Way with wide country and coastal views on clear days.
A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.
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.
Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.
MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.
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.
Mud- and water-filled trail laps at Spider Hill with 5 km and 10 km options across marshes, swamps and steep climbs.
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.