Trail Running calendar near Leighton Buzzard 2025-2026

Light up your winter night at the Darklink 10k in Shoreham on 29 December 2025, a flat out and back along the Downslink from the Toll Bridge. Headtorches are mandatory and finishers take home a Darklink medal.

Finish the year with the River Thames Run, a six hour timed challenge along a flat, scenic out and back route beside the Thames. Choose a 3.28 mile lap, 5k, 10k or go further up to ultramarathon distance while enjoying club facilities.

Start the new year with the Knacker Cracker, a spirited 10K trail up Box Hill featuring steep climbs, muddy tracks and sweeping views. Family friendly with a free Nipper Knacker kids run and a lively post race atmosphere.

Join Rhino Run along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury to support Save the Rhino, with 5k, 10k, 3.28 mile and a flexible 6 hour challenge for all abilities. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a five piece goody bag.

Take on the challenge at the Essex XC Championships on 3 January 2026 at Gloucester Park, Basildon. Multi lap, fairly challenging courses welcome runners from U11 to senior, with team and county medals up for grabs.

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.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 4 January 2026 for mud, hills and community spirit across scenic village trails. Choose a 5 mile race or a 5 mile canicross and enjoy a friendly morning for runners and dogs alike.

Experience a scenic 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover countryside into Little Venice in London, following the Grand Union Canal towpath into the city. GPS trackers, checkpoints and an 11 hour cutoff keep runners supported and safe.

Event overview Wild Running stages a night trail event at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, in the Surrey Hills. The course runs across muddy, rolling hills through the Denbies Estate and is marked for night navigation. Distances offered includ..

Join the G3 trail run series in the Surrey Hills around Newlands Corner with races on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10 km or 15 km courses across scenic, technical trails and save with three race bundle options.

Guided 30 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, with scenic highlights like Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. A non competitive group run with route navigation and on course coaching for experienced trail runners.

Take on a looped multi terrain run in Thetford Forest at Brandon Country Park with four hour and six hour options. Tackle repeated 5.3 km laps at your pace, enjoy aid station support and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

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..

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with 21km and 12km options on rolling, tree lined paths. Expect friendly marshals, chip timing, a finishers medal and plastic free water stations so bring a reusable cup.

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.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

Join a guided 10 km trail run at atmospheric Hankley Common, exploring open trails, the Lion's Mouth and famous filming locations. Runs are led by an experienced trail guide and include sunset and night runs with headtorches for extra adven..

Enjoy a scenic road race along Windmill Way from Bury St Edmunds through picturesque villages to Dalham with windmill and Dalham Hall views. Distances from 5k to ultra on rolling hills; bring your own bottle for the cupless event.

Take on the iconic Box Hill fell race on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from the Stepping Stones pub, a challenging 12 km route with 530 m of climb and sweeping Surrey views. Pre entry only and entries fill fast, so be ready when entries open.

Take on the Arundel and SDW Winter Trails 2026, a point to point off road run from Heyshott to Arundel by Arundel Castle. Choose marathon or 15 mile routes through rolling fields and riverside trails and cross a scenic suspension bridge.