Trail Running calendar near Hindhead 2026-2027

Take on the Freedom Racing Hurtwood 50k on 6 December and tackle a fully signed trail through the scenic Surrey Hills, starting from Dorking. Expect a five mile loop for lead runners, regular aid stations and live timing with a generous 10..

Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10 mile road and trail run around Peacehaven with a testing hill, mud and Christmas tunes. Fancy dress, mince pies and recycled medals, all raising funds for local charities.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Tackle the Winter Downs 200, a 200 mile continuous trail loop from Juniper Hall around the south of England via the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way and South Downs Way. Runners have up to 96 hours with live tracking, aid stations and crew sup..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

Take on the Chilly Hilly 10 mile cross country run along West Wight coast and inland hills on 13 December 2026. Expect stunning views, friendly marshals and a warm finish with mince pies and mulled wine.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.

Celebrate Christmas Day with the Cracker Run, a 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury. Run or walk as many laps as you like and nab a festive finisher medal for completing 3 km or more.

Join the Charity Christmas Run at Rathfinny on 28 December for a scenic two lap 5 km through rolling vineyard trails, limited to 75 runners. Entry includes a donation to the WOLO Foundation and winners get Rathfinny wine.

Tackle a scenic 50 km trail from Denbies Wine Estate through the ancient woodlands of Norbury Park along the North Downs Way. Expect rolling trails, supportive checkpoints and a finisher medal for completing this charming Surrey ultra.