Trail Running calendar near Hereford 2025-2026

Join the Santa Claws 10km, a festive winter multi terrain cross country run at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate on 24 December. Expect muddier trails than the summer event, a canicross option and a finisher medal plus a beer or alco..

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Enjoy a relaxed off road run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options. Free to enter with registration required, this friendly community event invites casual pace runners and supporters.

Join the Gingerbread Run on 28 Dec for a festive 5 mile off road farm run near Swindon with muddy tracks, small hills and a halfway prosecco station. Enjoy an edible gingerbread medal, post run treats and support local charities.

Tackle a scenic, hilly winter 12.5 mile run near Warminster on 29 December and support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect brisk, changeable weather, bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Moonriver Night Race lights up Dovedale valley in the Peak District on 9 January 2026, a 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb over riverside trail, fields and woodland. Limited to 250 runners, entries are pre entry only so book early.

Discover upland trails in the Elan and Claerwen Valleys at this volunteer run walking and running event, with waymarked routes of about 12 or 20 miles. Map reading is needed; entrants receive a map and GPX in advance and funds support local..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Explore the rolling heather and woodlands of Cannock Chase in the Trig Points race, a 26.5 km trail with about 540 m of ascent that rewards strong navigation and endurance. The unmarked route needs self navigation and ordered checkpoints, a..

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.

Take on the 7 Deadly Sins 7in7, a seven day challenge at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye from 12 to 18 January 2026. Run or walk varied distances each day on a hilly 2.5 km off road lap and collect a unique medal daily.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on January 13 invites runners and walkers to tackle laps through vineyards and a testing hill, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Off road, scenic and inclusive, entrants must finish within seven hours.

Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor invites runners and walkers to tackle scenic off road laps through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra or take part virtually with a personalised bib and medal.

On 15 January 2026 the Angry Run invites runners to tackle an offroad looped course at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra. Expect rolling hills, vineyard trails and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Tackle the Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series on 16 January 2026. Pick 5k to ultra and brave a tough off road loop through vineyards with a hill each lap, or opt for the virtual challenge.

The Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor on Saturday 17 January 2026 invites runners and walkers to choose from 5k up to Ultra on an offroad loop through vineyards and rolling hills. Race day has hot drinks, food, free parking and a finisher meda..