Run the Seasons Winter Race 2027

A night-time trail run at Cowdray Estate with 10km, 5km and dog-friendly courses, plus kids' races, followed by soup and drinks.

The Winter Night Run returns for a fourth year as part of Cowdray's Run The Seasons series, offering 10km, 5km and dog-friendly courses across the polo lawns and bridleways around the River Rother at night, finishing at the illuminated ruins. Head torches are mandatory, and clear skies may reveal stars in the South Downs International Dark Sky Reserve. There are also 3km Kids Runs for ages 6-11 and 5km Junior Runs for ages 12-15, with parents able to accompany younger children. After the run, participants can enjoy warming drinks, soup and snacks at the Cowdray Heritage Visitor Centre, and in bad weather the race moves to Saturday 30th January 2027.