Trail Running calendar near Maiden Newton 2025-2026

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing..

Experience wintry Dartmoor on Pagan Trails, a midwinter run from Chagford that passes stone circles and ancient sites. Choose a demanding marathon of 28 miles and 1500 m ascent or a half of 14 miles and 700 m ascent and bring winter kit.

Take on Endurancelife South Devon at Beesands on 24 January 2026 and tackle severe coastal and hill terrain through a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Options from 10K to Ultra offer big climbs, chip timing and a medal for finis..

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Run the Pagan Midwinter Marathon or Half on 24 January 2026 from Chagford across north Dartmoor, visiting stone circles and ancient pagan sites. Expect raw midwinter terrain and big climbs for a memorable off road challenge.

Experience iconic views of Stonehenge on the Stonehenge Stomp, a friendly walking event that also welcomes runners. Choose routes from 5 km to 40 km and book online when entry opens on 1 November 2025 as places are limited.

Choose the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Half Marathon or 10K through scenic woodland and muddy gravel trails where deer and birds of prey may appear. Chip timed, eco friendly event with aid stations and a wooden finisher medal.

Run scenic trails on the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 8, 15 or 22 km routes through woodland and rolling chalk tracks. Dog friendly, timed and offering water stations and finisher medals, it suits runners of every level.

Enjoy a friendly timed trail run through Haldon Forest in Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options and canicross welcome. Fully marked course, water points and medals for all finishers make it a relaxed, fun challenge.

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..

Hibernal Hills at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile single loop trail races across the South Downs. Expect about 99% trail, 6400 ft of climbing, seven aid stations, live GPS tracking and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Portland Coastal Marathon is an ultra trail running event held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Portland, UK. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, it offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, catering..

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.

Run a rugged 27 km off road loop from Sidmouth with about 3999 ft of climbing as you visit four trig points in order. Enjoy coastal trails, great camaraderie and support Cardiac Risk in the Young.

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes..

Take on Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains on a scenic 4.2 mile loop that mixes trail and tarmac. Run one hour loops until only one remains; hit 32 miles for a medal and go for the winner's trophy.

Take on a moonlit trail across open moorland and local paths near South Brent, with 5 or 9 mile options. Enjoy rugged climbs, moor crossings and riverside views in this atmospheric night race organized by Wild Running.

Take on rolling hills, muddy trails and river crossings at Dalwood 3 Hills near Axminster on 15 Feb 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and family friendly 3 km options. Village hall facilities and medical cover provided. Bring a cup for water.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse, a fully supported challenge across remote moorland from south to north, open to runners and walkers. Choose 30 km or 50 km and enjoy guided navigation and course support through dramatic winter terrain.

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled..