Trail Running calendar near Budleigh Salterton 2025-2026

Night orienteering in Brockenhurst: a 60 minute score event in the New Forest. Visit as many controls as you can for points using SIAC timing and waterproof maps, and bring high visibility clothing and lights for after dark navigation.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe featuring tidal estuary crossings and coastal trails. Choose the 8.5 mile Classic or Half Marathon, head torch required, and finish with a bespoke medal.

Take on the dramatic Jurassic Coast path in Swanage with options from 10K to a 32 mile ultra on 6 December 2025. Expect challenging trails, full course marking and timing, and a finishers medal to celebrate your effort.

Celebrate Christmas with the Siblyback Santa Scamper at Siblyback Lake, a family friendly run with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km routes welcoming dogs and giving medals to all. Enjoy free race photos and Olive & Co café as the PGE trail finale.

Enjoy the Otterton Reindeer Run on 6 December with a festive 3 km fun run or a 10 km multi terrain through the Otter Valley. Family friendly, fancy dress prizes and village refreshments with proceeds aiding local projects.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December 2025 for a festive run through heath and woodland in the New Forest. Fully marked single lap courses from 15km to 50km start at Holmesly Campsite and you can plant a tree instead of a medal.

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

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.

Enjoy the Fairy Tale of Newquay, a coastal run finishing at Porth Beach. Choose 30 mile ultramarathon, 15 mile Long Half or 8 mile The Pisky with canicross entries, medals for finishers and support for Newquay Coastguard.

Tackle the rugged Celtic Trail in South Wales, running through Afan Forest and the Rhigos with steep climbs, river crossings and sweeping views toward the Brecon Beacons. Choose Ultra, Marathon or Half distances to test your trail legs.

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.

Join the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon on 20 December 2025 in Bridgend, South Wales. Tackle scenic mixed terrain, muddy forestry trails and climbs, then celebrate with mulled wine, a bespoke medal and a prize for best Christma..

Get into the festive spirit at Santa Run Wales in Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, a family friendly fun run with optional fancy dress, Christmas music and mince pies. Every finisher earns a festive medal and goody bag.

Slow and Dirty is a friendly 19k trail run along the converted Somerset and Dorset railway, a flat firm route through the scenic Stour valley and towns. Canicross welcome, with aid stations, refreshments and a medal for a relaxed post run v..

Run on Weymouth Beach for The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund youth projects in Weymouth and Portland. Run a festive 5 km in a Santa suit or join the 2 km Chase the Elf for under 14s for a joyful family charity morning.

Join the WIM Boxing Day Canter for a lively one hour score orienteering with a mass start and festive bonus controls to chase. Head to Moors Valley Country Park for waterproof maps, SI punching and a fun after Christmas adventure for all ab..

Join the Community Canal Run for a scenic off road route along the canal and River Tone into Taunton. Free to enter with registration required, choose a 14 mile or 7.5 mile route and enjoy cafes and a relaxed, untimed atmosphere.

Join a festive 60 minute score event at Knightshayes National Trust on Sunday 28 December in scenic parkland and woodland. Mass start, map open at the hooter and race to collect as many controls as you can.

Face a challenging 12.5 mile winter road and trail loop around Warminster, exposed and hilly for a proper test of endurance. Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal while enjoying bespoke medals, prizes and full on course support.