Trail Running calendar near Brackley 2026-2027

The Greedy Run on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye offers 5k to ultra distances on an off road course that loops through vineyards and climbs a punchy hill each lap. Virtual entries and medals are available.

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel in a scenic point to point trail event on 18 January 2026. Choose a marathon or 15 mile off road route that finishes by Arundel Castle with river views and rolling downs.

A muddy off road trail race of about 9.6 miles through fields, woodland, a stream and along a riverbank in Thornbury. Finishers receive a metal medal and a bespoke buff; entries were via Full on Sport and the event is sold out for 2026.

Run through vineyards and rolling laps at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour overall time limit. Finishers earn medals and a January virtual option is available.

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.

Micheldever Forest SCOA League is an orienteering event on Sunday 18 January with courses from 2.1 km to 9.4 km on a 1:10,000 map, parking on gravel forest tracks and EMIT eCards in use.

Explore Amesbury by torchlight in a lively 60 minute score orienteering event with 24 controls, based at the New Inn. Pre entry is required, so bring lights and hi viz clothing, and juniors under 16 must be accompanied.

A night street orienteering event in Chelmsford on 21 January using MapRun with two courses of 4.0 km and 7.3 km. It counts toward the Essex Winter Midweek Series with handicap scoring and an Anytime catch-up option.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Join the STAR Backyard Holmbury St Mary three hour trail challenge on 23 January 2026 and see how many 5 km laps you can complete around Holmbury Hill. A headtorch is required and entry includes a warm bowl of chilli or curry.

Take on The Holly Challenge on 24 January 2026 in Lightmoor Nature Reserve with distances from 5K to marathon and just 50 places available. Enjoy a scenic lane route, full support and a finisher medal.

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.

Brutal @ Bagshot serves up a muddy, hilly Army training circuit with bogs, twisting climbs and knee to waist deep water holes. The 10 km is two gruelling laps.

Huffin Puffin Run on 24 Jan 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames. Flat 5.3 km riverside loop with distances from 5 km to ultra; lap as you like within the time limit and enjoy aid stations and digital results.

Pick your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter and tackle looped trails through woods and footpaths. Distances from 7 km up to marathon and ultra are offered, with an aid station serving food and drinks.

Experience the North East Night Championship at Wilton Woods on 24 January 2026, with four courses from 2.3 km to 5.7 km to suit all levels. Limited entries so book now for a thrilling evening of fast navigation under headtorches.

The Stonehenge Stomp is a not timed walking event around Stonehenge with marked routes of 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km and 40 km and marshalled checkpoints. Fifty percent of proceeds support Salisbury Hospice Charity and entries are online onl..