Trail Running calendar near Leighton Buzzard 2026-2027

A guided trail run around Box Hill in Surrey that accumulates about 1000 m of elevation over a 12.5 mile route. It features woodland, heathland and technical climbs with some scrambling and a steady group pace.

An 80 mile December ultramarathon across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk on December 5, 2026, with multiple checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.

Hurtwood 50k is a 50 km trail ultra in the Surrey Hills around Dorking Sports Centre on 6 December 2026, with a fully signed course, checkpoints at 7, 13, 18 and 24 miles, SportIdent timing and a 10 hours limit.

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 with entry by invitation for top 20 percent finishers at Runaway Racing events, age category winners and volunteers. The course is marked and timed, with awards and support fac..

A continuous 200 mile trail loop around the South of England starting and finishing at Juniper Hall, Dorking. Runners have up to 96 hours, live tracking, crew access and three major aid stations with food and sleeping facilities.

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.

A festive midweek 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club. Distances range from 3km up to 50km with medals, distance pins and a post-run goody bag including a vegan option.

A 100 mile winter point to point trail across the South Downs and North Downs from Amberley Museum to Juniper Hall with a 35 hour limit, three aid stations, crew and drop bag support, medical cover and a strict mandatory kit list.

A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

A lap based off road event at Shalford Park offering distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles plus a one mile fun run for children. Junior lap limits, car parking and course warnings are provided by the organisers.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A lap-based Christmas running event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra, an aid station on the loop, bespoke medals and on-site tea, coffee and cake after the run.

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

Trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 include a family one mile plus 5 km and 10 km options, with canicross on the 5 km and 10 km. Finishers receive medals and seasonal refreshments.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.