Trail Running calendar near Badminton 2026-2027

A level 19 km trail race along a converted Somerset and Dorset railway through the Stour valley, with route markers, two aid stations, a canicross option, parking and post-race refreshments.

Festive trail runs at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026, with a Family Santa Mile and 5- and 10-mile races; finishers receive medals and seasonal treats. Entry fees range from £14 to £29.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A 10 km trail run and canicross at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate. The course is mostly off road with one water refill station and finishers receive a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Egham with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, signed laps, medals, distance pins and goody bags, plus a Christmas dinner aid table and a small present for finishers.

Devils Chair Dash is a charity fell race on 26 December 2022 at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterly. The course is 4.6 km with 246 m ascent, requires pre-registration, and has a minimum entry fee of £3 payable on the day.

A traditional 3.5 mile Boxing Day run around Hindhead commons and the Devils Punch Bowl, with Mens, Ladies and a Drinking Run category. All profits support Holy Cross Hospital.

A mixed terrain trail event on Sunday 27 December 2026 tracing the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington. It offers an about 30 mile Ultra and a Croft Half covering the second half of the route.

A free, untimed community run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton offering 14 mile and 7.5 mile options; registration is required for insurance and cafes are located along the route.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

A year-end cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman walls, fields and footpaths. Two routes are offered and entry includes a medal, engraved iTAB, free photos and chip timing.

The Final Countdown 10K - Sidmouth will take place in Sidmouth on Thursday 31 December 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice in London combining trails, roads and canal towpath. The event includes real time GPS tracking, checkpoints, finishers medals and prizes for top finishers.

A trail event near Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027 visiting the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh with coastal and riverside paths. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station and onsite facilities at the cricket club.

A winter trail run near Farley Mount offering two off road distances with chip timing, refreshments and a finisher medal. Routes feature tree lined sections, open views and a short climb on the longer course.

An offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. Race and virtual entries are available in January, with paid entries receiving themed medals.

A seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor where runners or walkers choose daily distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a unique medal each day; a virtual option is available during January.

Trail event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances within a seven hour time limit. The offroad laps include a hill and vineyard sections and a virtual option with a personalised bib and medal is available.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Lusty Run offers offroad distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit. A virtual option during January includes a personalised virtual bib and recorded result.