Trail Running calendar near Long Ashton 2025-2026

Run Starburster at sunset in Hurn Forest from St Leonards cricket club, with 5 and 10 mile options that glow under twilight. Bring a head or chest torch and trail shoes are recommended, and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Join the Haldon Winter Run 2026 in Haldon Forest, Devon on 1 February for a timed, no pressure trail event with 2.5K, 5K and 10K routes. Canicross welcome at 5K and 10K with marked courses, water on route and medals for all finishers.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

Take on Round 4 of the West Glamorgan XC League at Kenfig Nature Reserve on 1 February 2026, a scenic 4.2 mile cross country hosted by Cornelly Striders. Entries are capped so book in advance to guarantee your place.

Hit the trails at Haldon Forest Park for Haldon 5K & 10K on 1 February 2026, with scenic routes, finisher medals and free race photography. Open to runners and canicross participants and forming part of the PGE trail running championships.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Explore the stunning Portland Coastal Ultra Trail along the South West Coast Path with 10k, half and full marathon options. Enjoy rugged sea views, chip timing and a finisher medal; GPS route download required.

Take on the Sidmouth Four Trigs, a 27 km off road loop from Sidmouth Watersports Hub visiting four trig points along your chosen route. Scenic coastal and hill terrain with race proceeds supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Join the Wye Valley Brewery Muddy Woody on 8 February 2026 for a muddy, runnable trail romp of about 6 miles through forestry and stiff hills. Limited to 300 places, entrants get a bespoke Muddy T shirt and chip timing.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile route from Melksham to picturesque Lacock, with medals for all and prizes in veteran categories. Entry capped at 300 with on site facilities and water stations.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

XTERRA Matterley is a weekend of off road racing at Matterley Basin, Hampshire, with duathlons and trail runs from 7K to half marathon. Expect varied terrain, family activities and a chance to qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Champion..

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Tackle mud, river crossings and three scenic routes at the Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026 near Axminster. Choose from a challenging 10 mile, a compact 5 km or a family 3 km for countryside fun and great views.

Join the SMaRTT Smasher on 15 February 2026 in Calne for a flat, traffic free 10k along the national cycle network to Stanley and back. A lively 1 mile fun run for under 17s adds family fun and all finishers get a memento.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Join the Dartmoor Winter Traverse on 21 Feb 2026, a fully supported south to north challenge across wild moorland with 50 km and 30 km options. Generous cut offs, guide support and GPS tracker hire help on sparsely marked terrain.

Experience Bath from below on the atmospheric Two Tunnels route, with Colourburst 500 m and 2 km fun runs plus 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Start and finish at Brickfields Park amid lit tunnels and mixed tarmac and trail underfoot..

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.