Whitstable
Trail Running Calendar near Whitstable 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Whitstable for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A summer 10k through country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent, with a separate junior run and downloadable route maps. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a bespoke medal and garden entry.
Scenic races in Wye offering a multi terrain 10 km and a half marathon with a new Event HQ and chip timing.
Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 raising funds for Farleigh Hospice, with 10 km and 13.1 mile routes over grass, tracks and paths.
Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.
Round 5 of the Phoenix Striders Summer Series is a 5k trail at Langdon Discovery Nature Park on 18 Aug 2026 raising funds for local conservation and community charities.
September 2026
A charity ultramarathon along the Thames from Upminster to Southend offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes on mainly tarmac and hard trails. Organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK with checkpoints and on-course medical support.
A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.
A 7k beach run from Broadstairs to Ramsgate and back with individual and team prizes, live results and on-site refreshments.
October 2026
A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
A 10 km trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park, a historic estate near Cranbrook, Kent, on 18 October 2026. Entry is priced at £25 and the event includes timed results, finisher medals and official race photography.
Timed, self supported loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre with a pub stop at 10 km and a four hour cutoff.
Trail marathon and half marathon near Canterbury through Kentish countryside; marathon requires navigation and both races use CCCU Sports Centre as HQ.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km event in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches and sustainably sourced finishers medals.
December 2026
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.
January 2027
A winter coastal Backyard Ultra at Great Farthingloe Farm near the White Cliffs of Dover. Runners complete one yard every hour, each yard equal to 4.167 miles; entries include the Last Person Standing format and a 7 Hour Challenge.
February 2027
A single lap undulating 10k trail race at Hadleigh Country Park with steep hills, deep mud, technical terrain and mandatory trail shoes.