Trail Running calendar near Dunstable 2026-2027

Join the Sussex Downs Trail Run on 28 November 2026 from Plumpton Racecourse for scenic ridge top views across the South Downs and the sea. Pick 9 km, 12 km or 21 km trails and finish with a medal and goodies.

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.

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park for festive fun with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on mostly flat reservoir trails. Enjoy medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress while supporting Shelter..

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, starting on the dam and weaving through woodland and lakeside views. Canicross wave welcomed with dog facilities and a festive atmosphere supporting Alzheimer's Research UK.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough on 6 Dec 2026 invites runners to tackle multi terrain 5.3 km laps through forest, with distances from 5k to ultra in 4 or 6 hour formats. Aid at HQ and a bespoke finisher medal add a festive touc..

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

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.

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.

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.

The Penshurst Village Cross Country Run will take place in Penshurst on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 5 miles.