Runners from our club regularly train for and enter running events throughout the year.  To help you see which running events members of the club like to enter, we have compiled the list below.

5k Running Events

Lullingstone parkrun - We highly recommend this to all of our beginners.  This is a hilly 5k course in the Lullingstone country park, suitable for all ages and abilities.  Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

10k Running Events

Darent Valley 10k - We recommend this event for our intermediates.  

Half Marathons

Brighton Half Marathon - This is a great flat event right on the Brighton seafront.

Marathons

Virgin London Marathon - This event is one of the most popular running event in the UK.  At least one of our club tries to attend it every year.

Off Road Trail Running Events

Savoie Mont Blanc - This summer Savoie Mont Blanc continues to cement itself as one of the best destinations for trail running in the world with new trail running events and more marked trail runs for varying ability levels.

For trail runners looking for something mellow, Le Trail des Moulins in La Rosière takes place on 20 July and consists of 22 km route starting at 1200m and finishing at 2400m. Runners ascend 850m over alpine routes at the foot of the Col du Petit Saint Bernard with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.

The event season then continues with some of the classic long distance trail runs taking place in the region including the Ultra Tour du Beaufortain on 19 and 20 July, the 6th edition of the Tour des Fiz on 27 July, the Trail du Galibier on 17 August and the famous Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc from 25-31 August.

What Running Events do You Recommend?

If you are attending an event or recommend one, get in touch with us via the Eynsford Running Club email.