Trail Running calendar near Lydiard Tregoze 2025-2026

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.

Join the Eartham Xmas Score on Saturday 27 December for 60 or 45 minute timed score courses across festive South Downs terrain. SO juniors enter free with a special code from the organiser for a family friendly orienteering challenge.

Winter X is a scenic trail run through the Meon Valley and South Downs offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km routes from Meonstoke. Enjoy marked trails, chip timing, stocked checkpoints, an event tee and post race food and drink.

Run an undulating 10K cross country over Croft Hill and through a stream at the Acresford Sand and Gravel site in Huncote, Leicestershire. A friendly low cost, no prizes event with junior laps and a 400 runner limit.

Join the Community Canal Run for a scenic off road route along the canal and River Tone into Taunton. Free to enter with registration required, choose a 14 mile or 7.5 mile route and enjoy cafes and a relaxed, untimed atmosphere.

Gingerbread Run is a festive 5 mile off road run across farmland with mud, rolling hills and a halfway Prosecco stop. Finish with homemade soup and an edible gingerbread medal while raising money for Brighter Futures and the Lily Foundation..

Enjoy a scenic winter countryside run of about 12.5 miles around Warminster while supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect competitive prizes, event merchandise and winter conditions so book ahead to secure your place.

Frozen Phoenix Day 1 on 29 December 2025 offers a flat canalside course at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames. Pick 5 km, marathon or ultra, run laps and claim a rainbow plated finishers medal onsite or virtually.

Ring in the new year at the River Thames Run, a scenic 6 hour timed challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club with 5k to ultra options on a flat riverside course. TRA licensed and welcoming atmosphere.

Join MLS Long Valley North: The Nick Bateson Trophy on Wednesday 31 December for an exciting Military League orienteering meeting. Routes range from novice Orange to challenging Brown plus a 75 minute score event, ideal for all abilities.

Kick off 2026 with the Knacker Cracker, a scenic and challenging 10 km trail over Box Hill on 1 January, with big climbs, North Downs views and a finish at Box Hill Fort. A Nipper Knacker kids run and the Knicker Knacker women’s prize add e..

Join Rhino Run on the River Thames at Wraysbury near Egham to support the save the rhino cause, with some proceeds donated. Pick 5k up to marathon or ultramarathon, or tackle a six hour challenge and enjoy club facilities.

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Test your navigation in a 60 minute score at Tilgate Golf Course on Thursday 8 January. Low entry fees, junior discounts and optional chip hire make it perfect for newcomers and seasoned runners, with juniors able to enter free using a code..

Country to Capital is a 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, roads and a canal towpath into the city. GPS tracking and checkpoints guide runners to a lively canal side finish.

Run under the stars on muddy, rolling trails through Denbies Estate and the Surrey Hills at Dark Skies Surrey Hills. Distances from 1K kids to 10 miles, so bring a head torch and off road shoes while supporting the Dorking Area Food Bank.

Hit the Surrey Hills for G3 no.1 at Newlands Corner on 10 January 2026, with 10 km and 15 km trail routes across mud, rocks and forest. Expect hilly, technical terrain and stunning views for a true winter trail challenge.

Guided 30 mile trail run through the Surrey Hills from St Martha's Hill, taking in Denbies Wine Estate and the top of Box Hill. Led by an experienced ultra coach, this friendly group run promises an epic day on the North Downs Way for seaso..