Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare offering distances from 5 km to ultra, themed medals, a bobble hat and on-course aid stations.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A 10 km trail run and canicross at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate. The course is mostly off road with one water refill station and finishers receive a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie.

A 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Staines offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, medal and goody bag, plus an optional Christmas dinner at The Last Hop.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

A traditional 3.5 mile Boxing Day run around Hindhead commons and the Devils Punch Bowl, with Mens, Ladies and a Drinking Run category. All profits support Holy Cross Hospital.

Enjoy a flexible timed event at Grafham Water where you can run any distance from 5km to an ultra marathon. Complete as many laps as you like on a flat course and earn a themed Christmas Gonk medal.

Two mixed-terrain routes of roughly 30 miles and 16 miles along the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow, Aymestrey and Kington.

Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.

A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.

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 winter 12.5 ish mile run on 29 December 2026 across hilly, windy and potentially snowy terrain, supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Entries are limited and the race is open to runners aged 16 and over with a three hour cut o..

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

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 challenging 10K trail race on Box Hill with steep climbs, rough trails, a water station at 6 km and a separate children s fun run.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.

A flexible seven hour time challenge on a signed Thames riverside loop with distances from 3km to 50km, medals, pins and goody bags.