Trail Running calendar near Herefordshire 2025-2026

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k trail run held within the Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire. The course features a diverse mix of narrow woodland paths and wide gravel tracks that wind through forests and open land, offering runners an immersive natural experience. This half-marathon event is fully mar..

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Oxfordshire is a unique night trail running event held at Stonor Park, nestled in the Chiltern Hills near Henley-on-Thames. Participants can choose from three challenging routes—17 km (long), 12 km (middle), and 7 km (short)—all set within the scenic estate home to..

The Maverick Original Oxfordshire is a trail running event held at the historic Stonor Park estate near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the race offers three challenging routes: 22 km (long), 12 km (middle), and 7 km (short), featuring elev..

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run without time limits. The accessible paths feature varied terrain..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can choose from 10K, 5K, or a junior run, all set on undulating forest trails that offer picturesque views and a challenging course. The even..

The Secret Santa Series is a festive trail running event held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Village Hall, Powys. It offers three challenging distances: 14 km, 10 miles, and a half marathon, with significant elevation gains up to 4,013 feet. The routes traverse..

The Secret Santa Tinsel Half Marathon is part of a festive running series held in the scenic Black Mountains near Crickhowell, Powys, starting from Cwmdu Village Hall. The event features three challenging distances: the Figgy Pudding 14km, Turkey Ten Mile, and the Half Marathon du Mulled Wine. All r..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held at Carsington Water near Ashbourne, UK, offers runners a scenic and undulating trail route around the reservoir. The half marathon features an out-and-back section plus a full loop of the reservoir, while the 10k covers nearly a full loop. Each kilomete..

The Cardington Cracker is a popular fell running event organized by Telford Athletic Club, taking place in Cardington, Shropshire. The race covers a distance of 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 meters, making it a challenging course, especially in December's conditions. Participants must pre-regis..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Offering 10k, 5k, and junior race options, the course features mostly flat, slightly undulating compacted trails around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The 10k race consists of two lap..

The Celtic Trail Races, held annually at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, South Wales, offer a festive trail running experience with three distances: a 34-mile ultra, a 26-mile marathon, and a 13-mile half marathon. The courses traverse rugged, ancient Celtic tracks through Afan Forest and the..

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 Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Bridgend, UK. Participants face a tough course starting with the "Hateful Eight," an 8-mile route featuring mixed terrain including a steep hill, scenic road sections, and..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a level, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known historically as the "Slow and Dirty" due to its slow trains. The course offers scenic views along the River Stour valley, passin..

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 edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

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 Plain Crazy (Winter) is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, featuring a hilly and potentially snowy course that is scenic yet desolate and windy. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes across various age categories for both male and female ru..

The Country to Capital Ultra is a renowned 43-mile ultra marathon in the UK, starting at Wendover's Shoulder of Mutton Pub and finishing near London's Little Venice canal basin. This race marks the official start of the ultra running season and attracts a global field of elite and amateur runners. T..