Trail Running calendar near Ashley Heath 2025-2026

On 11 January 2026, enjoy rolling trails and countryside views around Farley Mount at the Winchester Trail Run in Sparsholt. Choose a challenging 21 km route or a breezier 12 km, with chip timing, medals and post race goodies.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10 km trail run that visits the Atlantic Wall and offers sweeping open views. Runs are led by a qualified coach in a friendly group, at sunset or by headtorch, with a chance of an alcohol free beer after.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..

Maverick New Forest Gravel invites runners to explore scenic gravel trails and woodland mud on 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes. Bring a reusable cup and you can run with your dog.

Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.

Take on the iconic Box Hill fell race on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from the Stepping Stones pub, a challenging 12 km route with 530 m of climb and sweeping Surrey views. Pre entry only and entries fill fast, so be ready when entries open.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Discover the new Cardiff Trail 10k, a scenic 10 km trail run through Fforest fawr near Castell Coch. Expect muddy singletrack, sweeping views and a friendly atmosphere perfect for trail runners looking for a January adventure.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel Lido on 18 January 2026, choosing either a marathon or a scenic 15 Mile route. Expect muddy winter trails, river views and a friendly finish with coach transfer back to the start.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Ryde Harriers host a three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium on 18 January, 15 February and 22 February 2026. Open to ages 15 plus with just 300 places, pre entry is recommended and runners should bring cross country spikes or..

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Take on the CF64 Winter Race at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, a scenic 6.4 mile trail through woodland, meadows and marshland on 18 Jan 2026. Enjoy an undulating off road route, marshals, free photos and a friendly trail atmosphere.

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.

Take on a three hour trail challenge from Holmbury St Mary and complete as many 5 km laps as you can across scenic Surrey Hills trails and the climb to Holmbury Hill. Entry includes a bowl of chilli or curry and a headtorch is required.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.