Trail running races in East Sussex, England
Find trail running races in East Sussex, England. Compare 9 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 5K races, 5 mile races, half marathons, 10 mile races and 50K races.
Events to explore include Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra, Half & 10K, Beachy Head Half Marathon and Sussex Downs Trail Run.
16 listed events · 9 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
9 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra, Half & 10K
ENGEastbourne, East Sussex
Beachy Head races — challenging coastal trails over the South Downs from Eastbourne.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Beachy Head Half Marathon
ENGEastbourne, East Sussex
Beachy Head Half Marathon — Eastbourne and the South Downs, East Sussex.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sussex Downs Trail Run
ENGLewes, East Sussex
Sussex Downs Trail Half Marathon — Plumpton, Lewes.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗UK Ultra Winter on the Downs
ENGPlumpton, East Sussex
Winter trail races from Plumpton Racecourse.
· 100mi / 50K / 55mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Winter Challenge 2027
ENGUckfield, East Sussex
Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Winter Challenge 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Pippingford Park Manor, Uckfield.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗BrighTEN (Brighton) Marina Run 2027
ENGBrighton, East Sussex
BrighTEN (Brighton) Marina Run 2027 — official 10-mile and 10K races at Brighton Marina.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗The Maverick East Sussex Trail 2027
ENGBrighton, East Sussex
The Maverick East Sussex Trail 2027 — 5K, 13K, 21K at Stanmer Park and the South Downs Way.
· 13K / 21K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Peacehaven Trail Series 10K & 5K 2027
ENGPeacehaven, East Sussex
Peacehaven Trail Series 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Telscombe Playing Fields, Peacehaven.
· 10K / 1mi / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Bewl 15 & 5 Mile 2027
ENGWadhurst, East Sussex
Bewl 15 & 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Bewl Water, Wadhurst.
· 15mi / 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Bates Green Gallop
ENGArlington, East Sussex
Bates Green Gallop — Arlington, East Sussex.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bewl Water Autumn
ENGWadhurst, East Sussex
Bewl Water Autumn in Wadhurst.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Lewes 3 Peaks
ENGLewes, East Sussex
Lewes 3 Peaks in Lewes.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Sparkling Run at Rathfinny Wine Estate
ENGAlfriston, East Sussex
Sparkling Run — 10K through Rathfinny Wine Estate near Alfriston.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →The Adder Dash
ENGLewes, East Sussex
The Adder Dash in Lewes.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →UK Ultra Dark Downs
ENGPlumpton, East Sussex
Night trail races from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in East Sussex
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Brighton (2), Eastbourne (2), Lewes (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in East Sussex
Which trail running races are coming up in East Sussex, England?
Beachy Head Marathon, Ultra, Half & 10K is listed for 24 October 2026. Beachy Head Half Marathon is listed for 25 October 2026. Sussex Downs Trail Run is listed for 28 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in East Sussex, England?
Look for 10K races, 5K races, 5 mile races, half marathons, 10 mile races and 50K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for East Sussex, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.