Trail Running calendar near Horton 2025-2026

Take on the Hurtwood 50k through the Surrey Hills on 7 December 2025, a fully signed trail ultra with checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit. Entries open 12 December 2024 and the event welcomes fast walkers and first time ultra runners.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, weaving through woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay before a final mile along the dam wall. Canicross runs in a separate wave so you can bring your dog on a lead.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a relaxed lap based race where you run as many 5.3 km laps as you like in your chosen time. Small field, bespoke finisher medal, aid on each lap and virtual places; bring your own bottle.

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash on 7 December for scenic 5k and 10k trail laps around Chasewater Reservoir, plus a junior run. Enjoy festive fun with a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes including best dressed costume.

Race the Trifarm Winter 10k, the final round of a four event trail series at Trifarm near Boreham. Enjoy a mostly off road clockwise route away from the river and a championship deciding atmosphere with just 50 places available.

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Join a regional colour coded orienteering event at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester on Sunday 7 December with courses for all abilities up to a 7.0 km Blue course. Enjoy woodland and grassland terrain, waterproof maps and a friendly vibe.

Run 200 miles around south England on long distance trails in Winter Downs 200, a scenic but demanding loop with a 96 hour limit. Limited to 100 starters, this supported challenge requires GPX navigation and mandatory kit.

Brave the 6 Geese a laying Run on 12 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye. Choose 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra across a very tough off road course with a hill each lap and scenic vineyard views. Walkers welcome.

Take part in the Essex Vets XC Championships on 13 December 2025 in Epping Forest for a tough and scenic 8k on forest trails. Veteran races and team prizes across age groups; entries online only until 7 December.

Middlesex Cross Country Championships return to Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Centre in Uxbridge on Saturday 13 December 2025. Youth and senior races from 2k to 12k, chip timed, open to clubs, schools and individuals.

Celebrate trail running in Thetford Forest at ZigZag's 'Twas The Run Before Christmas, a relaxed timed event on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain loop. Pick 4 or 6 hour formats and run as many laps as you like to make 5k up to ultra distances.

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option a..

Enjoy a festive half trail through Suffolk woodlands, meadows and quiet lanes on Sunday 14 December 2025. Expect an eco medal and mince pie at the finish, friendly trails and timed results in a relaxed winter race atmosphere.

Join the Salcey Forest Christmas Race on 14 December 2025 for 10k, 5k or a 1.2km junior fun run on mostly flat forest trails. Fancy dress, festive prizes and bespoke medals, with proceeds supporting Shelter.

Night street orienteering in Colchester on 17 December from the Berechurch Arms. Choose a 3.4 km short or 5.4 km long course, use MapRun or printed maps and hunt controls by torchlight for a fun, technical evening.

Run the Search For Santa night trail on 17 December, a 6 mile self navigation adventure with hidden Santas, chocolate and a secret clue stop that can earn time bonuses. Costumes and quirky humour are encouraged and prizes await.

Take on the 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor, an off road loop through vineyards and manor grounds with tough hills. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers, with virtual entries and medals available.

Join the ZigZag 2025 Christmas Canter in Bury St Edmunds on Dec 20 for festive 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on scenic rolling roads. Limited to 300 runners, it offers medals, aid stations and included parking for a cheerful festive run.