Trail Running calendar near Grafham 2025-2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on December 6, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail route around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon course is an out-and-back route plus one..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event set in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can enjoy a challenging yet beautiful trail through the forest, with options for different distances to accommodate all ages and abilities. Th..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a renowned trail ultra event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills. This long-distance race features a fully marked route with additional signage, ensuring participants can navigate easily. The event includes regular checkpoints offering food and drink..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Participants can choose between a 10k or 5k race, with the course featuring picturesque trails around the reservoir. The event encourages festive attire, adding to the celebratory atmos..

The ATW Grafham Water - Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event set around the picturesque Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. Participants will enjoy a route that begins on the iconic dam and winds through beautiful trails, including a Woodland Nature Reserve and Sanctuary Bay. The e..

The Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park near Peterborough, UK. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed run, completing as many 5.3 km laps as possible on a multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event sui..

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail run held in South East England, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall in Dorking. Scheduled for December 10-14, 2025, the race forms a large loop incorporating five major trails: North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarer..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland trails, the course features mixed terrain that is virtually flat but can be muddy, making it suitable for both novice and experi..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a multi-terrain running event held at Brandon Country Park in the heart of Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants can choose a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits all..

The Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon is a festive-themed 13.1-mile trail race held in Stowmarket, Suffolk, showcasing scenic views of the town and Mid-Suffolk countryside. The course features a mix of woodland, meadows, and quiet country lanes, with well-marked routes including arrows and hi-vis tape..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, held near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, offer a family-friendly running event set within 3,300 acres of scenic woodland steeped in Robin Hood history. Participants can choose from a 10km trail run suitable for those aged 15 and over, and a Family 1 Mile event f..

The The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas will take place in Chelmsford on Saturday 20 December 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Christmas Canter, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This festive road running event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, all on scenic routes passing through villages like H..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra running event held annually near Helvellyn in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Covering approximately 38 miles with around 2000 meters of ascent and descent, the unmarked route follows mountain trails and b..

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an exhilarating ultra-trail race set against the stunning winter landscape of Kent. Participants will embark on a scenic journey from Detling to Wye, traversing the North Downs Way, with a mix of challenging climbs and breathtaking views. The event features well-stocked..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth year, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, woodlan..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..