Trail Running calendar near Cerne Abbas 2026-2027

Chilly Hilly is a 10 mile cross country run in the West Wight on 13 December 2026, noted for hilly coastal terrain, strong winds at times and scenic views. Entry is limited and a memento and post-race refreshments are offered.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

A trail half marathon on 19 December 2026 in Bridgend featuring a modified eight mile section plus five plus miles of muddy, technical trail. Entry is limited to 70 runners and the course is fully waymarked.

A festive family-friendly fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag; the event includes an aid table, toilets, a café and free parking.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted Somerset and Dorset railway through the Stour valley, with route markers, two aid stations, a canicross option, parking and post-race refreshments.

A Christmas Eve trail 10 km at Renegade Brewery in Yattendon that includes a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie. Canicross entry is available and the event raises funds for Newbury Riding for the Disabled and PALS.

A free, untimed community run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton offering 14 mile and 7.5 mile options; registration is required for insurance and cafes are located along the route.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

A year-end cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman walls, fields and footpaths. Two routes are offered and entry includes a medal, engraved iTAB, free photos and chip timing.

A community trail run in Salcombe on New Year's Eve with a roughly 7 km loop around Snape's Point, organised by Let's Go Velo and raising funds for Salcombe RNLI.

Experience a flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Runners and walkers of all abilities can complete as many laps as they choose on this flat disused railway course.

A themed trail run at Wenchford Picnic Site featuring seven named hills over 7 miles or the double 14 mile Immortal Sinner. Canicross waves are available and the terrain may be muddy with possible ice or snow.

Trail races from Budleigh Salterton visiting Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and coastal countryside; routes are fully marked with aid station, marshalls and a finishers' oak coaster. Distances: Half Marathon 13.6 miles and Third Marathon 8..

Winchester Trail Run in January 2027 offers two off road routes around Farley Mount near Winchester, including a half marathon and an Epic course with a short climb and countryside views.

An offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. Race and virtual entries are available in January, with paid entries receiving themed medals.

A seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor where runners or walkers choose daily distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a unique medal each day; a virtual option is available during January.

Trail event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances within a seven hour time limit. The offroad laps include a hill and vineyard sections and a virtual option with a personalised bib and medal is available.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Lusty Run offers offroad distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit. A virtual option during January includes a personalised virtual bib and recorded result.

Offroad lap-based event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. A virtual January option, themed medals and on-site facilities are provided.

Part of the Seven Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon and Ultra options on 2.5k laps with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option in January includes a personalised bib and medal after..