Trail Running calendar near Bourne 2026-2027

Kick off the year with the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on 3 January 2026, a scenic out and back on undulating woodland and trail paths. Enjoy a Wolf Moon medal at the finish plus cake and hot drinks by a cosy campfire.

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Celebrate winter cross country at the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Championships at scenic Rotherby Lodge Farm on 3 January 2026. Races for ages 9 to masters across varied distances make it perfect for club rivalry and muddy fun.

The The Drop - Outsiders Only will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 3 January 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Norfolk Cross Country Championships at Earlham Park on 4 Jan 2026 features a slightly tweaked, spectator friendly course with start and finish by the cafe. Junior and senior races offer county places for the British Inter Counties on 7 Marc..

Moonriver is a nighttime fell race in Dovedale valley starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe, offering a scenic but testing 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb run under headtorch light. The FRA licensed event fills fast so full kit and a spare h..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43 mile point to point from Wendover to Little Venice, blending country trails, roads and long canal towpaths. Checkpoint support, GPS tracking and finish facilities help you chase the 11 hour cutoff.

Join Round Sheffield Run Winter in Endcliffe Park for a multi stage trail enduro with 11 timed stages across scenic parkland. Warm up afterwards with hot food, mulled wine, a heated marquee, a DJ and a finisher medal.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge at Brandon Country Park on 11 January 2026 where runners tackle repeated 5.3 km laps over 4 or 6 hours. A friendly supported loop with water at Base Camp so please bring your own bottle or cup.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Join this friendly Northampton 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January 2026, run a measured three lap route on paths with plenty of parking and on day registration. Expect a bespoke medal, spot prizes and proceeds supporting Umbrel..

Join the Runners Next the Sea 5 Mile Beach Race at Holkham Beach for a scenic 5 mile run across sand, dunes and a shallow channel. Chip timed with immediate results and a keepsake for every finisher. Places are limited.

Explore Cannock Chase in this 26.5 km off road fell race from Milford Hall Cricket Club, featuring scenic trig point navigation. The unmarked course tests route finding and stamina, with post race refreshments at the club.

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Orienteering at Beverley Westwood on Sunday 11 January offers runnable common land, small woods and some climbs across courses for all abilities from White to Brown. Golf greens are out of bounds and dogs are welcome under control.

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Celebrate the New Year with the Sherwood Pines race at Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Tackle undulating forest trails in 10k, 5k or Junior runs and enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Enjoy a scenic two day January Half Marathon and 10k on the traffic free Tissington Trail between Ashbourne and Buxton, with gentle climbs out and easy returns. Choose one day or both and earn a bespoke medal and free photos.