Trail Running calendar near Burley 2025-2026

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.

Join the Darklink Lightlink 10k headtorch run along the scenic Downslink from Shoreham to Bramber and back. The flat, fully marshalled route includes a mid race water station. Headtorches are required and finishers get a medal.

Flat Thames towpath course at Frozen Phoenix Day 1 lets you run any number of laps from short runs to marathon and ultra distances. Tenth year event part of the Twixmas Triple with timed entries, mementos for all and limited places.

Finish the year with the River Thames Run, a six hour timed challenge along a flat, scenic out and back route beside the Thames. Choose a 3.28 mile lap, 5k, 10k or go further up to ultramarathon distance while enjoying club facilities.

Celebrate the year end and kick off the next with The End Start Double at Ardingly Reservoir, where you can run one or both events and choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible rock up and run starts, medals for all, and fancy dress wel..

Join MLS Long Valley North: The Nick Bateson Trophy on Wednesday 31 December for an exciting Military League orienteering meeting. Routes range from novice Orange to challenging Brown plus a 75 minute score event, ideal for all abilities.

Kick off 2026 with the Knacker Cracker, a scenic and challenging 10 km trail over Box Hill on 1 January, with big climbs, North Downs views and a finish at Box Hill Fort. A Nipper Knacker kids run and the Knicker Knacker women’s prize add e..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Take on the Walter Raleigh Round in Budleigh Salterton, a scenic half or third marathon that visits Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and winds along the Jurassic Coast and Otter Valley. Expect hills, mud and a wooden finisher coaster for all..

Join Rhino Run along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury to support Save the Rhino, with 5k, 10k, 3.28 mile and a flexible 6 hour challenge for all abilities. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.

Test your navigation in a 60 minute score at Tilgate Golf Course on Thursday 8 January. Low entry fees, junior discounts and optional chip hire make it perfect for newcomers and seasoned runners, with juniors able to enter free using a code..

Country to Capital is a 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, roads and a canal towpath into the city. GPS tracking and checkpoints guide runners to a lively canal side finish.

Run under the stars on muddy, rolling trails through Denbies Estate and the Surrey Hills at Dark Skies Surrey Hills. Distances from 1K kids to 10 miles, so bring a head torch and off road shoes while supporting the Dorking Area Food Bank.

Hit the Surrey Hills for G3 no.1 at Newlands Corner on 10 January 2026, with 10 km and 15 km trail routes across mud, rocks and forest. Expect hilly, technical terrain and stunning views for a true winter trail challenge.

Explore the Surrey Hills on a 30 mile guided group trail run from St Martha's Hill, taking in Denbies, Box Hill and scenic villages. Run together with an experienced coach in a supported, non competitive pace with a cake stop and great view..

Join the Chilli Flamingo Run at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames for a timed, multi lap trail race along the flat riverside towpath. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy aid stations and same day results within a 7 hour limit.

On 11 January 2026, enjoy rolling trails and countryside views around Farley Mount at the Winchester Trail Run in Sparsholt. Choose a challenging 21 km route or a breezier 12 km, with chip timing, medals and post race goodies.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.