Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2025-2026

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon mixes festive fun with a testing trail route including the infamous Hill of Doom. With only 50 places, expect fancy dress prizes, a bespoke medal and seasonal treats like mulled wine.

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distan..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is f..

The The Soup Run will take place in Bembridge on Sunday 21 December 2025. You can run 6 miles.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running challenge set in the Meon Valley near Meonstoke, Hampshire. On Sunday 28 December 2025, runners can choose from four distances: 10km, 30km, 50km, or 70km. The route uses well-trodden public trails, inc..

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.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

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 a scenic off road route from Budleigh Salterton through the Otter valley, Jurassic Coast and quiet country lanes with rolling hills and mud. Choose a half or a shorter third marathon and finish with a solid oak Walter Raleigh coaster.

The Winchester Trail Run will take place in Sparsholt on Sunday 11 January 2026. You can run between 12 and 21 kilometers.

The The Maverick New Forest Gravel will take place in Burley on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run between 6 and 22 kilometers.

Haldon Night lights up Haldon Forest Park with night trail races from family friendly kids laps to a 10K canicross. Courses are fully marked so bring a head torch, enjoy chip timing, medals for all and post race beer and snacks.

Riverbank Rollick 2026 is a 9.6-mile race organized by Thornbury Running Club in Thornbury, Bristol. The route combines trails, bridle paths, fields, woodland, a stream and a riverbank, with 80% on rough terrain, and mud is common in Januar..

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different c..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Join Ryde Harriers for a three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium in Jan and Feb 2026, with a testing 10 km course and a 6.5 km youth option. Expect varied terrain, team trophies and friendly club racing with limited entries.

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in..

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing..

Take on Endurancelife South Devon at Beesands on 24 January 2026 and tackle severe coastal and hill terrain through a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Options from 10K to Ultra offer big climbs, chip timing and a medal for finis..

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Marathon or Half Marathon across wild north Dartmoor, passing stone circles and ancient pagan sites under stark midwinter skies. Rugged, hilly courses offer a memorable winter trail challenge.