Trail Running calendar near Bishop's Waltham 2025-2026

Run the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 7.9, 15.2 or 21.6 km routes through ancient woodland and gravel tracks. Chip timing, finisher medal and water stations make for a rewarding trail day for runners and their dogs.

Run the Starburster twilight trail at Hurn Forest, starting from St Leonards Cricket Club, with 5 mile or 10 mile out and back options under sunset skies. Bring a head or chest torch, enjoy the forest trails and support Forestry England.

Oxford Town v Gown 2026 brings a lively interclub orienteering clash on Saturday 31 January, with starts in University Parks and assembly at St Anne's College. Expect a 5 to 6 km course studded with artificial barriers that will reshape you..

Tackle scenic, undulating trails through Bedgebury National Pinetum with 10 and 5 mile options plus a junior run. Enjoy bespoke medals, photos and prizes as you race across pine forest terrain that may be muddy after wet weather.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, tackling rolling hills and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Run as a friendly group at sunset or by night with headtorches, pause atop for views and try kit and trail shoes.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Take on winter trails at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 50 miles, 50 km or 20 miles on a scenic single loop through the South Downs and sections of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways. Expect rugged footing, big climbs, seven aid stations, li..

Run the scenic South Downs from Amberley with 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes over forest paths, fire trails and rolling hills. On site registration, free parking and an event village by the railway make for a relaxed winter trail day, and dogs..

Run two scenic coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour over one weekend, enjoying harbour trails, seafront promenades and an optional ferry crossing. Complete both to claim the limited edition "Double Trouble" medal.

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Explore the stunning Portland Coastal Ultra Trail along the South West Coast Path with 10k, half and full marathon options. Enjoy rugged sea views, chip timing and a finisher medal; GPS route download required.

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile route from Melksham to picturesque Lacock, with medals for all and prizes in veteran categories. Entry capped at 300 with on site facilities and water stations.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with riverside laps along the scenic Thames at Xcel SPORTS HUB. Choose 5k to ultra, run as many laps as you like within a one hour start window and 7 hour limit, and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Hot Lips Run at Crystal Palace Park and choose how many 1.65 mile laps to tackle, from 5k to ultra, on scenic off road trails with rolling hills. Timed with a 7 hour limit and a finisher memento for all entrants.

Join Phoenix Running West Sussex for the Violets Are Blue Valentines Run at Southwater Park. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra, lap the flat compact trail at your own pace with rolling starts and claim a blue Love Spoon medal.