Trail Running calendar near Crawley 2025-2026

Start the new year with the Knacker Cracker, a spirited 10K trail up Box Hill featuring steep climbs, muddy tracks and sweeping views. Family friendly with a free Nipper Knacker kids run and a lively post race atmosphere.

Join Rhino Run along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury to support Save the Rhino, with 5k, 10k, 3.28 mile and a flexible 6 hour challenge for all abilities. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 4 January 2026 for mud, hills and community spirit across scenic village trails. Choose a 5 mile race or a 5 mile canicross and enjoy a friendly morning for runners and dogs alike.

Experience a scenic 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover countryside into Little Venice in London, following the Grand Union Canal towpath into the city. GPS trackers, checkpoints and an 11 hour cutoff keep runners supported and safe.

Event overview Wild Running stages a night trail event at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, in the Surrey Hills. The course runs across muddy, rolling hills through the Denbies Estate and is marked for night navigation. Distances offered includ..

Join the G3 trail run series in the Surrey Hills around Newlands Corner with races on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10 km or 15 km courses across scenic, technical trails and save with three race bundle options.

Guided 30 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, with scenic highlights like Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. A non competitive group run with route navigation and on course coaching for experienced trail runners.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with 21km and 12km options on rolling, tree lined paths. Expect friendly marshals, chip timing, a finishers medal and plastic free water stations so bring a reusable cup.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

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..

Join a guided 10 km trail run at atmospheric Hankley Common, exploring open trails, the Lion's Mouth and famous filming locations. Runs are led by an experienced trail guide and include sunset and night runs with headtorches for extra adven..

Discover gravel tracks through ancient New Forest woodland at Holmsley Campsite with 6, 12 or 22 km options and wildlife around every turn. Dog friendly, fully marked, with aid stations, timing and a wooden finisher medal.

Take on the Arundel and SDW Winter Trails 2026, a point to point off road run from Heyshott to Arundel by Arundel Castle. Choose marathon or 15 mile routes through rolling fields and riverside trails and cross a scenic suspension bridge.

Join Ryde Harriers for a three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium in Jan and Feb 2026, with a testing 10 km course and a 6.5 km youth option. Expect varied terrain, team trophies and friendly club racing with limited entries.

Run the Benfleet 15, a scenic 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park including parts of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course and Canvey sea wall. Bespoke medal, free photos and prizes. Bring your own cup.

Night street orienteering in Chelmsford as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series. Use MapRun or printed waterproof maps to tackle Long or Short courses through roads, paths and parks under torchlight for series points.

Take on a three hour trail challenge from Holmbury St Mary and complete as many 5 km laps as you can across scenic Surrey Hills trails and the climb to Holmbury Hill. Entry includes a bowl of chilli or curry and a headtorch is required.

Tackle a wet and hilly trail at Bagshot on Saturday 24 January 2026, with splashy puddles and twisting climbs to test you. Choose a single lap 5 km or two lap 10 km for a muddy, adventurous winter race.

Join the Stonehenge Stomp on 25 January 2026 for a scenic walking event that welcomes runners and is not a race. Choose routes from family friendly 5 km up to 40 km and enjoy stunning views of Stonehenge in a popular, limited entry event.

Tackle scenic, eco friendly trail races through Ashdown Forest at Pippingford Park, with 10 and 5 mile options over rolling, hilly trails. Enjoy forest views, supportive volunteers, bespoke medals and cash prizes for top finishers.