Trail Running calendar near Dorking 2026-2027

A new winter ultra for 2026, this 80-mile race traverses Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in December. Runners face a 28-hour time limit and must carry comprehensive mandatory safety kit. Early entrants can secure a discounted entry fee.

Run along the scenic Dorset coast at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN. Choose between a 10 Mile or 10K route starting from Hengistbury Head, featuring a flat, traffic-free path with sea views.

A single loop 55 mile trail race around the South Downs, starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. The route covers grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths, includes 7,000 ft of ascent and seven aid stations.

A 50K ultramarathon through the scenic Surrey Hills, starting from Dorking. The December course follows the Greensand Way over three prominent hills. Fully marked and supported, it's a qualifier for the UTMB index.

A seasonal ten mile multi terrain race in Peacehaven with farm tracks, quieter roads and a notable hill around mile six. The event includes fancy dress, recycled finisher medals, charity partners and photos supplied by Sussex Sports Photogr..

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

This 10 mile event takes runners on a scenic loop around Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The multi terrain course offers varied views from woodland trails to the reservoir's edge. Held in early December, finishers receive a custom medal an..

Celebrate the season at Moors Valley Country Park with a festive trail run. Choose from a 2km fun run for kids, a 5km, or a 10km route through the winter woodland and lakeside paths. Wear your Christmas gear and join the fun on 6 December 2..

The Winter Downs 200 is a 200-mile continuous winter trail run around southern England. Runners have 96 hours to complete the giant loop, which weaves together five iconic long-distance trails. The event features live tracking and support s..

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.

Enjoy a festive midweek run along the River Thames at this flexible Time Challenge event. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a mixed-surface course with full support. All finishers get a medal and goody bag at this..

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.

A 10 mile cross country run through the West Wight landscape on 13 December 2026, with hilly terrain, strong marshal support and a memento for finishers. Entry is limited and the published fee is £27.50.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

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.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club in Egham, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas themed medal, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag.

A cupless charity run through Rathfinny Wine Estate on 28 December, comprising two 5 km vineyard loops with limited places and a donation of £8 from each £12.50 entry to the WOLO Foundation.

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.