Trail Running calendar near Christchurch 2026-2027

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

Winter X is a mid winter trail running event in Hampshire's Meon Valley offering 10 km, 30 km, 50 km and 70 km routes on public trails including sections of the South Downs Way. Checkpoints, marked routes and a rock memento are provided.

A winter cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman Walls, fields and footpaths. Distances are 10K and 10 Mile with entry fees from £32 to £35; finish-line refreshments include mulled wine and mince pies.

A roughly 12.5 ish mile winter road and trail event near Warminster that often features hilly and wintry conditions. The race supports the Royal British Legion and offers finisher medals, veteran prizes and on-course water and first aid.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An eight hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on Friday 1 January 2027 with flexible start under a Turn Up Get Going format. Each lap is 5.3 km on a tarmac out and back along an old disused train line.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

A trail running event at Newlands Corner, Guildford on 9 January 2027 organised by G3 Series. Options of 10 km and 15 km are available, with single-entry fees and multi-race bundle pricing.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

Scenic winter trail running near Farley Mount with two distances, chip timing and finisher medals. The start is at Sparsholt College and the routes feature rolling terrain, tree-lined sections and open Hampshire views.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Three waymarked gravel and trail routes at Holmsley Campsite in the New Forest on 16 January 2027. Mostly gravel underfoot with wet and muddy sections, outposts on longer routes, free parking and timed results.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

Trail running in Moors Valley Country Park with a half marathon (two laps) and a 10K (one lap), chip timing, aid stations, and a canicross option. The event is eco-friendly, dog friendly, and supported by marshalls and event photography.

Trail running around Queen Elizabeth Country Park on the South Downs with three distances 21.6k, 15.2k and 7.9k across woodland, South Downs Way and gravel tracks, featuring chip timing, finisher medal and on-course refreshments.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A field-start running event in Surrey on 30 January 2027 offering 10 km and 15 km options with on-site parking and series bundle entries, organised by G3 Series.