Trail Running calendar near Cross 2026-2027

A December fell race on Skirrid of about 5.7 km with 450 m of ascent, based at the Skirrid Inn near Llanvihangel Crucorny. Entry costs £10, competitors must be over 16, and the event includes a kit dump and spot prizes.

A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A Christmas themed timed lap event at Dare Valley Country Park with well maintained footpaths. Finishers receive a bobble hat, a themed medal and a goody bag with a vegan option.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

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.

Trail runs along the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington on Sunday 27 December 2026. Two distances are offered: an around 30 mile multi terrain ultra and a half that follows the final section starting at Riverside Inn, Aymestrey.

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 the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

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 trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

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.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back course along a former train line. Multiple-day challenge options are available; entry closes 26/12/2026 and places are limited to 100.

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 countryside trail event in Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027, featuring coastal views, the Otter valley and sections of footpath and dismantled railway. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station support and an oak finis..

Trail runs from Sparsholt College around Farley Mount in Hampshire, offering 21.4 km and 12.1 km routes, chip timing, water stations, finisher medal, and first aid.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run is an offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option during January.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.