Trail Running calendar near Graffham 2026-2027

A 50 km winter trail event on the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit checks. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

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.

A traditional 3.5 mile Boxing Day run around Hindhead commons and the Devils Punch Bowl, with Mens, Ladies and a Drinking Run category. All profits support Holy Cross Hospital.

A cupless charity run across vineyard trails at Rathfinny Wine Estate, featuring two 5 km loops, limited to 75 local runners; part of each entry fee supports the WOLO Foundation and basic facilities are provided at Race HQ.

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.

A year-end cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman walls, fields and footpaths. Two routes are offered and entry includes a medal, engraved iTAB, free photos and chip timing.

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.

A New Year trail race at Box Hill with an exact 10.000 km route, 473 m of ascent and rough tracks offering steep sections and wide views. Registration and parking are at Denbies Vineyard and headphones are not permitted.

A cross country meeting in Penshurst on 3 January 2027 offering a 5-mile race and a 5-mile canicross option on winter trails, organised by Penshurst Cross Country Run.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice in London combining trails, roads and canal towpath. The event includes real time GPS tracking, checkpoints, finishers medals and prizes for top finishers.

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

A winter trail run near Farley Mount offering two off road distances with chip timing, refreshments and a finisher medal. Routes feature tree lined sections, open views and a short climb on the longer course.

A trail half marathon and 10K in Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset, run on gravel woodland paths with lap-based routes and limited canicross places. The event is chip timed, fully marked and follows several eco-friendly measures.

Trail races at Queen Elizabeth Country Park in the South Downs offer three distances through woodland, the South Downs Way and gravel tracks, with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

A twilight out and back trail in Hurn Forest offering 5 mile and 10 mile options. The event uses 2.5 mile laps, provides aid at the start and finish, and donates 20% of entry fees to Forestry England.

A winter single loop trail ultramarathon in Hampshire covering about 53 miles and 6400 ft of ascent, mostly on the South Downs Way and linked trails. Entry requires a marathon qualifier and winter darkness trail running experience.

A two day, 66 mile trail ultra along the North Downs Way near Farnham, Surrey on 6 and 7 February 2027. Options include a full package with accommodation and meals or single day entries, with checkpoints and course support provided.