Trail Running calendar near Dover 2025-2026

Join the Festive Friston Forest, a five mile night trail through Litlington woods and downs on 22 December 2025. This friendly timed adventure features festive fancy dress, a finisher medal and a pint or hot drink back at the pub when you r..

Join the festive Runners v Riders at Friday Woods, Colchester, where runners and cyclists battle muddy off road trails for the Markham Cup. The senior race is about 3.5 miles, with free junior sign ups on the day.

Join Pitsea Running Club for the Crown to Crown Boxing Day 5k, an upbeat off road loop through Willow Park starting and finishing at Westley Heights Country Park. A friendly community race perfect for festive miles and post Christmas fun.

The Cross Detox à le Portel-Plage will take place in Le Portel on Saturday 27 December 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Join the Westfield 7.5 km trail race on Sunday 28 December 2025 for a scenic loop past Farbanks Henge and village hamlets. Limited to 50 runners, with marshalled off road course, post race tea and cake and prizes for top male and female.

The Christmas Charity Run at Rathfinny The event takes place on 28 December 2025 at Rathfinny Wine Estate, The Tasting Room, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TU. The run is limited to 75 places and is open to local runners only. Part of the entry..

Join the Layer Twixmas Trail on 28 December for a self guided 5 to 6 mile trail run around Layer de la Haye. Enjoy a Twix, hot drink and cake, optional festive fancy dress with a cash prize and dog friendly fun.

Take on a scenic 10 mile cross country through Hainault Forest with Ilford Athletic Club, three undulating laps across tracks and grass. Friendly club atmosphere, limited entries and post race prizes make it a rewarding winter challenge.

Join the Darklink Lightlink 10 km in Shoreham on 29 December for a flat headtorch run along the Downslink to Bramber and back. Mandatory headtorches, chip timing and a finisher medal add post holiday sparkle.

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 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.

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..

Guided 30 mile trail ultra from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way, over Box Hill and past Denbies, led by an experienced coach. Welcoming new ultra runners who can manage 22 mile training and hold about 10 min/mile.

The Fintro Run Corrida Lombardsijde will take place in Middelkerke on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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 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.

The Trail des 2 Baies (D2B) will take place in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 40 kilometers.

Run the Lavenham Old Railway 10k, a scenic course through countryside, woodland and the old railway line. Medal for all finishers and podium trophies for top places; cupless event with water refills.