Trail Running calendar near Bath 2025-2026

Winter X near Meonstoke on 28 Dec offers 10, 30, 50 and 70 km trail routes along the South Downs Way. Enjoy marked courses, checkpoints, chip timing, an event tee and post run food.

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

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.

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run from Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley with two distances, 13.6 miles or 8.5 miles. Open to runners and walkers, expect mud and hills, friendly marshals and aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Rhino Run in Wraysbury at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club is a 6-hour timed running event organized by Circuit Running. The course is an out-and-back with each lap about 3.28 miles. Runners can complete from 5k up to an ultra within the ti..

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Scenic 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, towpath and roads. Kick off the organiser's Grand Slam series and finish by the Little Venice canal basin for a memorable city welcome.

Join the G3 trail run series in the Surrey Hills around Newlands Corner with races on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10 km or 15 km courses across scenic, technical trails and save with three race bundle options.

Explore scenic off road trails around Farley Mount near Winchester with 12 km and 21 km options, chip timing and a finisher medal. Start and finish at Sparsholt College with great parking and welcoming race day support.

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

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.

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.

Take on the 7 Deadly Sins 7in7, a seven day challenge at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye from 12 to 18 January 2026. Run or walk varied distances each day on a hilly 2.5 km off road lap and collect a unique medal daily.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on January 13 invites runners and walkers to tackle laps through vineyards and a testing hill, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Off road, scenic and inclusive, entrants must finish within seven hours.

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10km trail run that passes a World War Two Atlantic Wall replica and scenic heathland. Run with a qualified coach, test trail kit along the way and enjoy a social finish at the car park.

Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor invites runners and walkers to tackle scenic off road laps through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra or take part virtually with a personalised bib and medal.

On 15 January 2026 the Angry Run invites runners to tackle an offroad looped course at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra. Expect rolling hills, vineyard trails and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Tackle the Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series on 16 January 2026. Pick 5k to ultra and brave a tough off road loop through vineyards with a hill each lap, or opt for the virtual challenge.