Trail Running calendar near Croydon 2026-2027

Take in riverside views at the Riverside Marathon and Half Marathon in Walton on Thames on 28 November 2026. Flat, UKA certified towpath course, limited places, medals for all finishers and virtual entry available.

Scenic riverside marathon and half marathon on a flat UKA certified towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back. Lapped format with finisher medals and virtual entries.

Experience a scenic 30 mile group trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, through ancient woods and heath to Blackdown and the Temple of the Winds. Refreshments included.

Join a guided Box Hill trail run with about 1000 m of ascent over 12.5 miles, featuring steep technical climbs and short scrambles. Led by a qualified mountain leader, the steady paced group suits experienced trail runners.

New winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026, the St Edmund Way Ultra covers 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Expect remote winter terrain, tracker support and strict mandatory kit for a true long distance challenge.

Take on Freedom Racing Hurtwood 50k on 6 December 2026 at Dorking, a scenic trail ultra through the Surrey Hills with checkpoints and live timing. Expect a tough but rewarding out and back course with a 10 hour cutoff.

Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10 mile road and trail run around Peacehaven with a testing hill, mud and Christmas tunes. Fancy dress, mince pies and recycled medals, all raising funds for local charities.

A 10 mile loop around Grafham Water with both a trail run and a canicross option. The route starts on the dam and passes woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay; camping and dormitory accommodation are available.

Winter Downs 200 is a 200 mile continuous trail run from 9 to 13 December 2026, based at Juniper Hall near Dorking and linking iconic long distance trails across southern England. Runners have 96 hours to finish with live tracking, hot food..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

Take on the Chilly Hilly 10 mile cross country run along West Wight coast and inland hills on 13 December 2026. Expect stunning views, friendly marshals and a warm finish with mince pies and mulled wine.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Celebrate Christmas Day with the Cracker Run, a 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury. Run or walk as many laps as you like and nab a festive finisher medal for completing 3 km or more.

Join the Charity Christmas Run at Rathfinny on 28 December for a scenic two lap 5 km through rolling vineyard trails, limited to 75 runners. Entry includes a donation to the WOLO Foundation and winners get Rathfinny wine.

Frozen Phoenix Day 1 on 29 December 2025 offers a flat canalside course at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames. Pick 5 km, marathon or ultra, run laps and claim a rainbow plated finishers medal onsite or virtually.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.

The Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames will take place in Walton-on-Thames on Sunday 10 January 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.