Trail Running calendar near Aylesbury 2025-2026

Enjoy mud and festive fun at the Gingerbread Run, a 5 mile off road course through farm tracks and fields near Swindon. Marshalled trails, a halfway prosecco and water stop, edible gingerbread medals and charity fundraising add to the cheer..

Join ESCAPE trails for a guided 10k through the scenic Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 28 December, ideal for runners stepping into trail running. Enjoy conversational pace groups, gentle terrain and friendly company.

Face a challenging 12.5 mile winter road and trail loop around Warminster, exposed and hilly for a proper test of endurance. Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal while enjoying bespoke medals, prizes and full on course support.

Join the Darklink Lightlink 10k headtorch run along the scenic Downslink from Shoreham to Bramber and back. The flat, fully marshalled route includes a mid race water station. Headtorches are required and finishers get a medal.

Flat Thames towpath course at Frozen Phoenix Day 1 lets you run any number of laps from short runs to marathon and ultra distances. Tenth year event part of the Twixmas Triple with timed entries, mementos for all and limited places.

Celebrate the year with Five Gold Rings, a cosy trail run from The Chequers in Felsted offering half marathon, 7 mile and 5 km self navigated routes. No course markings or mass start and each entry includes a pub voucher.

Finish the year with the River Thames Run, a six hour timed challenge along a flat, scenic out and back route beside the Thames. Choose a 3.28 mile lap, 5k, 10k or go further up to ultramarathon distance while enjoying club facilities.

Celebrate the year end and kick off the next with The End Start Double at Ardingly Reservoir, where you can run one or both events and choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible rock up and run starts, medals for all, and fancy dress wel..

Join MLS Long Valley North: The Nick Bateson Trophy on Wednesday 31 December for an exciting Military League orienteering meeting. Routes range from novice Orange to challenging Brown plus a 75 minute score event, ideal for all abilities.

Kick off the year on Box Hill with Knacker Cracker, a challenging 10 km trail run over rough tracks and steep climbs, finishing at Box Hill Fort. There is a water station and a kids fun run.

Join Rhino Run along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury to support Save the Rhino, with 5k, 10k, 3.28 mile and a flexible 6 hour challenge for all abilities. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.

Essex XC Championships at Gloucester Park Basildon on 3 Jan 2026 features challenging multi lap cross country races from U11s to a 12 km senior men race. Entries close 21 Dec and entry is open to England Athletics members eligible for Essex..

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Join the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Cross Country Championships on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Rotherby Lodge Farm. Races from age 9 to masters promise fierce county rivalry and club team competition over varied courses.

Join the East Hanningfield Trail Marathon on 4 January 2026 for a scenic circular 95% off road route around Danbury, starting and finishing at the village hall. Expect varied terrain, friendly support and three well stocked checkpoints.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 4 January 2026 for mud, hills and community spirit across scenic village trails. Choose a 5 mile race or a 5 mile canicross and enjoy a friendly morning for runners and dogs alike.

Run the 43 mile Country to Capital ultra from Wendover into London, following Buckinghamshire trails and the Grand Union Canal into Little Venice. Live GPS tracking and an 11 hour cutoff add a competitive, adventurous edge.

Run under the stars on muddy, rolling trails through Denbies Estate and the Surrey Hills at Dark Skies Surrey Hills. Distances from 1K kids to 10 miles, so bring a head torch and off road shoes while supporting the Dorking Area Food Bank.

Hit the Surrey Hills for G3 no.1 at Newlands Corner on 10 January 2026, with 10 km and 15 km trail routes across mud, rocks and forest. Expect hilly, technical terrain and stunning views for a true winter trail challenge.