Greener Earth Trail Series Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Summer Challenge 2026

From Pippingford Park Manor, the route enters Ashdown Forest on hard-packed trails, suitable for summer trail racing when you want dirt underfoot without mud. The tone is set by the billing: “Guts, Grit & Glory!” and a “brutal but beautiful race” for runners who prefer their rewards earned. Expect “tough, tasty climbs,” fast downhill running, and enough elevation to require effort management. The payoff is the “unrivalled reward of breathtaking views” across The Downs, with marked forest trails, marshals and volunteers, and a field built around “honest racing with a great community.” This is for runners who enjoy a trail run without mud, and especially for those who love a challenge.