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.
November 2026
Complete as many 5 km laps as possible on a marked trail loop from Peaslake Community Hall, with a 2 km ascent toward Pitch Hill and a downhill return. Solo and three-person team entries are available, with refreshments and prizes included.
A timed 21k trail run across the private Farleigh Wallop Estate with cupless water stations, medics, parking included and a bespoke sustainable finisher medal.
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.
Lap-based timed running on the Downslink at Southwater with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour limit; all participants receive a finisher medal.
December 2026
A festive seafront run in Portsmouth on 6 December with a flat course, themed medals, spot prizes and a 100-participant limit.
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 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.
Festive coastal running weekend in Portsmouth on 20 December 2026 offering a full marathon, a half marathon and a new 12 km race on flat multi-terrain coastal routes.
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 charity event on 27 December 2026 near Waterlooville with a 10k mixed road and trail run and a 5k walk, raising funds for Rowans Hospice.
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.
Off road races at Longmoor across sand dunes, ponds and mud with single and two lap options and medals for all finishers.
January 2027
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 exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.
Timed out and back event on The Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible starts, lap distances from 2.62 miles up to ultra distance, and on-course vegan options.
A winter trail run near Winchester with two off-road routes around Farley Mount, chip timing, on-course support and a finisher medal.