Trail Running calendar near Gloucester 2026-2027

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra on 2.5k laps. Options include in-person and virtual entries and a unique series medal for each day.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

A festive midweek time challenge on the River Thames with flexible starts and distances from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Medals, distance pins and goody bags are provided, with aid stations and a mix of path and light trail surfaces.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option is available and virtual runners can receive the same medal after verificati..

Three fully marked trail races through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. Routes include steep climbs, river crossings and long descents with timed tracking, checkpoints and finishers medals.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series on 13 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, this off-road event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a 2.5 km lap with a seven hour limit. Virtual entries and medals are available.

A seasonal trail event at Salcey Forest offering 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run on tree lined, mostly flat forest trails. The race raises funds for Shelter and includes a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Festive trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 feature a family 1 Mile plus 5km and 10km trail races in ancient oak woodland, with canicross options for the 5km and 10km and seasonal finisher medals and treats.

The Phoenix Running - Brimscombe will take place in Brimscombe on Sunday 13 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

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.

Trail half marathon near Bridgend on 19 December 2026 with an 8 mile section plus about 5 extra miles of mixed terrain. Entry is limited to 70 runners and minimum age is 17.

A festive family-friendly fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag; the event includes an aid table, toilets, a café and free parking.

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 level 19 km trail race along a converted Somerset and Dorset railway through the Stour valley, with route markers, two aid stations, a canicross option, parking and post-race refreshments.

Festive trail runs at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026, with a Family Santa Mile and 5- and 10-mile races; finishers receive medals and seasonal treats. Entry fees range from £14 to £29.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

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.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Egham with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, signed laps, medals, distance pins and goody bags, plus a Christmas dinner aid table and a small present for finishers.

Devils Chair Dash is a charity fell race on 26 December 2022 at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterly. The course is 4.6 km with 246 m ascent, requires pre-registration, and has a minimum entry fee of £3 payable on the day.