Trail Running calendar near Chillenden 2025-2026

Five Gold Rings is a self guided trail run at The Chequers, Felsted on 29 December 2025, with half marathon, 7 mile and 5 km distances. Enjoy countryside routes at your own pace and a pub voucher included with entry.

Ring in the new year at the River Thames Run, a scenic 6 hour timed challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club with 5k to ultra options on a flat riverside course. TRA licensed and welcoming atmosphere.

Celebrate New Year's Eve around Ardingly Reservoir with flexible laps so you can tackle 5 km to ultra distances. Fancy dress is encouraged, all finishers get a bespoke memento and virtual entries are welcome.

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 Rhino Run on the River Thames at Wraysbury near Egham to support the save the rhino cause, with some proceeds donated. Pick 5k up to marathon or ultramarathon, or tackle a six hour challenge and enjoy club facilities.

Essex XC Championships at Gloucester Park Basildon on 3 Jan 2026 features challenging multi lap cross country races from U11s to a 12 km senior men race. Entries close 21 Dec and entry is open to England Athletics members eligible for Essex..

Join the East Hanningfield Trail Marathon on 4 January 2026 for a scenic circular 95% off road route around Danbury, starting and finishing at the village hall. Expect varied terrain, friendly support and three well stocked checkpoints.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 4 January 2026 for mud, hills and community spirit across scenic village trails. Choose a 5 mile race or a 5 mile canicross and enjoy a friendly morning for runners and dogs alike.

The Cross de l'Epiphanie will take place in Colembert on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run between 6 and 8 kilometers.

The Cross des collines de l'Artois will take place in Bruay-la-Buissière on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

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..

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..

The Fintro Run Corrida Lombardsijde will take place in Middelkerke on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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.

Windmill Way Wander on 17 January 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra routes through rolling Suffolk lanes with views of Dalham windmill. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal, on course aid stations and included parking; bring your..

Take on the iconic Box Hill fell race on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from the Stepping Stones pub, a challenging 12 km route with 530 m of climb and sweeping Surrey views. Pre entry only and entries fill fast, so be ready when entries open.

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.

The Le Trail des Lapins will take place in Labeuvrière from Saturday 17 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.