Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can choose from 10K, 5K, or a junior run, all set on undulating forest trails that offer picturesque views and a challenging course. The even..

The Telford T50 Trail Run is a winter 50-mile trail challenge from The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley, Telford. For 2025, it follows the Telford T50 pathway, looping from Ironbridge to the Wrekin through industrial areas in Shropshire. The event features a marked course and four aid checkpoints with f..

Cowdray Winter Night Run is a 5km or 10km trail race on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex. The routes traverse parkland and along the River Rother, with some private estate tracks; the course is mostly flat with a couple of gentle climbs. Runners start at the Cowdray Ruins and finish at the Walled G..

Limitless Trails’ Secret Santa Series heads to the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Hall, Powys. Distances offered are 14 km, 10 miles, and 13.1 miles, beginning from Cwmdu along Beacons Way toward Bwlch Mountain, with the half marathon following Cockit Hill for lake views before turn..

The event is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at Old Fowler Barracks, Ludgershall Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR. It takes place on Salisbury Plain, which is described as the largest military training area in the UK and possibly Europe. The route follows well established footpaths and byways and includes..

The event takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Cwmdu Village Hall, near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances offered: Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine Turkey Ten Miles Figgy Pud 14km Entries open 18 February 2025 and close 30 November 202..

Cardington Cracker is a 14.5 km fell-running race in Cardington, Shropshire, hosted by Telford Athletic Club at Cardington Village Hall. The route climbs about 793 m and is largely marked and marshalled, with a notable stretch down The Lawley and a few road crossings. It is limited to 250 online ent..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Offering 10k, 5k, and junior race options, the course features mostly flat, slightly undulating compacted trails around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The 10k race consists of two lap..

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

Full MontyCute 10 trail race is a tough, mostly off-road 10.6-mile course in Ham Hill Country Park near Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. The route climbs 11 hills and threads through Montacute, St Michaels Tower, Ladies Walk, Witcombe Valley, and Parkland, finishing back at the Ham Hill Information Centr..

The ATW Grafham Water Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event held at Grafham Water Visitor Centre in Cambridgeshire. The course begins on the iconic dam, offering a fast start, then loops around the reservoir through woodland nature reserves, past Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay,..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Freedom Racing's Hurtwood 50k is a late‑season trail ultra set in the Surrey Hills of southern England. The course covers about 50 kilometres on a fully signed long‑distance trail route, with extra signage and regular checkpoints at 7, 13, 18 and 24 miles offering water and food. Featuring a fast, o..

The Winter Downs 200 is a continuous trail run of 200mi (321 km) held 10–14 December 2025. The route is a giant loop in the south of England with a total ascent of 22,500 ft (6,800 m). The event has a maximum field of 100 starters, a cut-off of 96 hours and an entry fee of £600 with a non-refundabl..

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option and a 1-mile Pi-shaped fun run for young children are offered..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can be occasionally muddy. Participants can choose between a 10K..

Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a multi-terrain event staged by Ludlow Runners in Moor Park School, Ludlow, on 14 December 2025. The programme offers two courses: a 10-mile route over challenging forest tracks including the notorious Big Dippers and a climb to the top of High Vinnalls, finishing with..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is scheduled for 20 December 2025 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. Entries open 27 December 2024 and close 14 December 2025. The event limit is 50 participants and the minimum age is 17 on the event d..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..