Trail Running calendar near Basingstoke 2026-2027

A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.

Winter X is a mid winter trail running event in Hampshire's Meon Valley offering 10 km, 30 km, 50 km and 70 km routes on public trails including sections of the South Downs Way. Checkpoints, marked routes and a rock memento are provided.

A winter cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman Walls, fields and footpaths. Distances are 10K and 10 Mile with entry fees from £32 to £35; finish-line refreshments include mulled wine and mince pies.

A winter 12.5 ish mile run on 29 December 2026 across hilly, windy and potentially snowy terrain, supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Entries are limited and the race is open to runners aged 16 and over with a three hour cut o..

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 challenging 10K trail race on Box Hill with steep climbs, rough trails, a water station at 6 km and a separate children s fun run.

An annual New Year five mile cross country in Penshurst village over rolling hills and woodland trails. Open to ages 10 and above with entry fees supporting Hospice in the Weald and awards across junior, local and canicross categories.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

A flexible seven hour time challenge on a signed Thames riverside loop with distances from 3km to 50km, medals, pins and goody bags.

Lap the Thames towpath in Walton-on-Thames with distances from a 5.3 km lap up to ultra plus flexible starts and medal or no medal entry options.

A 43-mile point-to-point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, combining countryside trails, roads and the Grand Union Canal towpath, with GPS tracking, five checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Trail running at Newlands Corner near Guildford on 9 January 2027 with 10 km and 15 km options and published entry fees.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

Trail run near Winchester on 10 January 2027 with 21.4k and 12.1k routes around Farley Mount, chip timing and finishers medals.

A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.

Running at Bewl Water on 10 January 2027 with 10k, 5k and a junior run on multi terrain routes beside the reservoir; maps and GPX files are provided.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.

Three gravel routes through ancient New Forest woodland at Holmsley Campsite, with fuel outposts, timing, free parking and limited dog spaces.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.