Trail Running calendar near Colyton 2025-2026

Run the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon on 20 December for a festive, challenging trail with mixed terrain and a steep Hill of Doom finish. Enjoy seasonal treats, a finisher medal and a prize for best Christmas fancy dress.

Join Santa Run Wales on 20 December 2025 at Dare Valley Country Park for a festive 2.5 km or 5 km run on scenic park paths. All finishers get a Christmas medal and goody bag for a fun seasonal outing.

Slow and Dirty is a festive 19 km trail run through Dorset on 21 December 2025 with a canicross option and family friendly vibe. The level railway route welcomes dogs and buggies and finishes with a bar, medal and refreshments.

Join Chase the Pudding on Weymouth Beach for a festive Santa suit run along the sand, with a junior Chase the Elf for under 14s. Support The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund local youth projects while enjoying seasonal fun.

Celebrate early with The Early Christmas Present, a timed loop along the peaceful Stroud Waterways canal where you can run from 5k up to ultra on flat towpath. Limited places, bespoke finisher memento and virtual entry available.

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..

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.

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.

Gingerbread Run is a festive 5 mile off road run across farmland with mud, rolling hills and a halfway Prosecco stop. Finish with homemade soup and an edible gingerbread medal while raising money for Brighter Futures and the Lily Foundation..

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.

Enjoy a scenic winter countryside run of about 12.5 miles around Warminster while supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect competitive prizes, event merchandise and winter conditions so book ahead to secure your place.

Join the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run on 31 December 2025 for a refreshing 7 km coastal trail around Snape’s Point. Enjoy sea views and fresh air while supporting Salcombe RNLI in this spirited year end fundraiser.

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.

Scenic winter road and trail from Budleigh Salterton past Raleigh's birthplace along the Jurassic Coast. Choose a 13.6 mile half or an 8.5 mile third across quiet lanes, riverbanks and muddy hills, with a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

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.

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.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..