Trail Running calendar near Crawley 2026-2027

Choose a half marathon or 10K through Moors Valley woodlands with muddy trails, steep climbs and chances to spot deer and birds of prey. Finishers get a wooden medal and the course is fully supported and timed.

Take to flat, scenic trails through Alexandra Gardens beside Windsor Castle with chip timing and friendly post race goodies. Choose 10K or half marathon, enjoy well marked routes, free photos and an event village for food and drinks.

Enjoy a scenic 8.5 km trail loop around Northiam, passing Great Dixter, rolling fields and woodland and a final uphill to the village hall. With just 60 places, marshals on course and tea and cake after, this intimate winter race is a delig..

G3 no.2 brings a friendly winter race to Hound House Road, Surrey on Saturday 31 January 2026. Pick a 10 km or 15 km route and enjoy clear signage, field parking and a welcoming series atmosphere.

Starburster is a twilight 5 or 10 mile run through Hurn Forest on 31 January, with out and back laps on firm forest trails beneath sunset skies. Head torches are required and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England for trail care.

Oxford Town v Gown is an inter-club orienteering event in Oxford organised by OUOC and TVOC, featuring a roughly 6 km course with artificial barriers and team entries as Town, Gown or N A.

Run through Bedgebury National Pinetum on undulating pine forest trails with 10 mile, 5 mile and junior options on 1 February 2026. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, trophies and easy parking by GoApe for a winter trail challenge.

Join the Dry January 10k at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes on 1 February 2026 to run 5k or 10k in person or virtually while supporting Alcohol Change UK. Enjoy a bespoke medal, charity technical t shirt and a fun lakeside route.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, with summer sunset runs and headtorch group night runs in darker months. Social pace, great views and the chance to try trail gear.

Dark Rose is a 5.5 mile trail race around Great Waltham with a small 75 runner field and self navigation route given on the day. Finish back at the Rose and Crown for a hearty cottage pie or vegetable lasagne.

Nighttime street orienteering in Basildon as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. MapRun is used and two score-format courses are offered with series points awarded using an age and gender handicap system.

Take on KNC 16 Folkestone Urban on Thursday 5 February, a 60 minute score orienteering through the town centre and harbour with twisty streets, paths and hills to test your navigation. Entries open 30 January via online registration.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

Hibernal Hills opens the season with a single loop in Hampshire on runnable but undulating trails with some long climbs. Choose 50 mile, 50 km or 20 mile routes, waymarked with live tracking and chip timing.

Trail running at Amberley Museum in West Sussex with three waymarked routes on the South Downs Way. Distances range from 6 km to 22 km, with on course outposts, a reusable cup policy and free parking.

Run two scenic coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour over one weekend, enjoying harbour trails, seafront promenades and an optional ferry crossing. Complete both to claim the limited edition "Double Trouble" medal.

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

Run the Wivenhoe 5 mile trail on 07 Feb 2026, starting and finishing at The Black Buoy pub near the station. Limited to 50 places, with a celebratory drink for finishers.

Discover The Brails on Saturday 7 February with four colour orienteering courses catering from beginners to experienced navigators across scenic estate land near Hungerford and Marlborough. Entries are online only so book early and come pre..

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..