Trail Running calendar near Bisham 2025-2026

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

Run 200 miles around south England on long distance trails in Winter Downs 200, a scenic but demanding loop with a 96 hour limit. Limited to 100 starters, this supported challenge requires GPX navigation and mandatory kit.

Take part in the Essex Vets XC Championships on 13 December 2025 in Epping Forest for a tough and scenic 8k on forest trails. Veteran races and team prizes across age groups; entries online only until 7 December.

Middlesex Cross Country Championships return to Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Centre in Uxbridge on Saturday 13 December 2025. Youth and senior races from 2k to 12k, chip timed, open to clubs, schools and individuals.

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option a..

Join the Salcey Forest Christmas Race on 14 December 2025 for 10k, 5k or a 1.2km junior fun run on mostly flat forest trails. Fancy dress, festive prizes and bespoke medals, with proceeds supporting Shelter.

Celebrate the season with MV Festive Orienteering at Buchan Country Park on 14 December, exploring woodland trails around the lakes. Courses for all levels, family friendly and every finisher gets a warm drink and mince pie.

Join the WRNL Wimborne Christmas Run on Monday 15 December for a festive 60 minute score orienteering challenge around Leigh Park. Find 26 controls worth 500 points, then warm up with mince pies and hot drinks afterwards.

Night street orienteering in Colchester on 17 December from the Berechurch Arms. Choose a 3.4 km short or 5.4 km long course, use MapRun or printed maps and hunt controls by torchlight for a fun, technical evening.

Run the Search For Santa night trail on 17 December, a 6 mile self navigation adventure with hidden Santas, chocolate and a secret clue stop that can earn time bonuses. Costumes and quirky humour are encouraged and prizes await.

Join the ZigZag 2025 Christmas Canter in Bury St Edmunds on Dec 20 for festive 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on scenic rolling roads. Limited to 300 runners, it offers medals, aid stations and included parking for a cheerful festive run.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett near Hastings for festive, family friendly cross country races across farmland and woods. Multiple distances, medals, prizes and mince pies make this muddy, fun run a great seasonal tradition.

Join the Chelmsford Brew Co 12ks of Christmas for a festive 12k trail from the Voodoo Keller Bar to the brewery and back, finishing in the town bar. Expect drinks, a Santa hat and prizes for the best Christmas fancy dress.

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.

Take on Winter Wanderlust, a 50 km trail ultramarathon along the scenic North Downs Way from Detling to Wye. Enjoy rugged chalk downs, three well stocked checkpoints, hot food and a finisher medal for those who make the cut.

Enjoy the Soup Run, a friendly 6 mile multi terrain social run on hilly trails around Bembridge, starting and finishing at the community centre. Entry includes a souvenir, warming soup and roll and a prize draw ticket.

Join the Festive Friston Forest, a five mile night trail through Litlington woods and downs on 22 December 2025. This friendly timed adventure features festive fancy dress, a finisher medal and a pint or hot drink back at the pub when you r..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half m..

Join the Santa Claws 10km, a festive winter multi terrain cross country run at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate on 24 December. Expect muddier trails than the summer event, a canicross option and a finisher medal plus a beer or alco..

Run on Christmas Day along the Thames at the Christmas Day Cracker Run, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose laps from a 3 km minimum to ultra distances. Finishers get a medal and festive food and treats at race HQ.