Trail Running calendar near Basingstoke 2026-2027

Experience a festive trail running event through the woodland and heathland of the New Forest National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 15km to a 50km ultramarathon on fully marked off road courses.

Join this festive 5km off-road dash through the National Trust Tinkley Gate trails to support local families. Runners of all ages and their leashed dogs are welcome to participate in this holiday themed community fundraiser.

Experience a festive trail run through the winter woodland and lakeside tracks of Moors Valley Country Park with 2km, 5km, and 10km options for all ages.

Join this end of season 10K trail championship at Wendover Woods featuring a marked route with 295m of elevation. Qualification is required for this exclusive event which is open to top finishers and volunteers.

Experience an incredible winter running adventure on this 200 mile continuous loop through the South of England. Navigate iconic national trails over 96 hours with support from major aid stations and live tracking.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Enjoy a flexible festive run along the River Thames with distances ranging from 3km to Ultra Marathon. This 7 hour time challenge welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to earn a medal and goody bag.

A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Celebrate the season with forest trail races in Salcey Forest featuring flat 10k, 5k, and junior routes. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with fancy dress prizes and bespoke medals while supporting the charity Shelter.

Experience a 10 mile cross country run featuring the hills and coastal scenery of West Wight. Finishers are rewarded with a unique memento and seasonal refreshments like mince pies and mulled wine in a festive atmosphere.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

Enjoy a festive multi terrain race through the muddy woods and farmland of Pett. This family friendly event features distances for all ages and raises money for the housing charity Shelter.

Test your endurance at Box Hill with this dawn to dusk trail challenge. Complete as many 10 mile loops as possible before the winter sun sets in this scenic winter event.

Run a flat 19 km route along a historic former railway line through the scenic River Stour valley. This festive trail event is open to all runners including those with dogs and buggies.

Experience a 50 km ultra trail adventure along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye. This fully marked winter race features historic landmarks, three well-stocked checkpoints, and festive hot food at the finish line.

Celebrate the holiday season with a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Choose from three different distances with medals and festive treats for all finishers in this December event.

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.