Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Take part in the Slothful Run, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, at Pengethley Manor on 12 January 2026. Choose 5k to ultra and tackle off road laps through vineyards, for runners and walkers with virtual options.

Tackle seven themed runs in seven days at Pengethley Manor, earning a unique medal each day while choosing 5k to ultra on an off road vineyard loop with a hill. Open to walkers and runners with virtual entries and on site tea, coffee and sa..

Run Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye with scenic laps winding through vineyards and a rolling hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, open to walkers and runners, with medals and on site refreshments.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common with a friendly group rather than a race. Explore the Atlantic Wall replica and famous film locations while enjoying scenic trails at a steady, social pace.

Join the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye, and pick a target from 5k to ultra on 2.5 km off road laps through vineyards and a challenging hill. Walkers and runners get seven hours to finish, with virtual entries and post run refre..

Run the Angry Run at Pengethley Manor, a rugged off road loop through manor grounds and two vineyards with options from 5k to ultra. On site or virtual entries earn the same medal and you have up to seven hours to complete your chosen dista..

The Gluttonous Run offers 5k to ultra in the grounds of Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye, with vineyard views and a hill each lap. Run or walk within a seven hour limit, enjoy onsite refreshments and finisher medals; virtual entries available.

Take on Haldon Night at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with single loop night trails from 1K to 10K including canicross. Bring a head torch to follow reflective markers and enjoy chip timing, medals and post race food.

The Greedy Run on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye offers 5k to ultra distances on an off road course that loops through vineyards and climbs a punchy hill each lap. Virtual entries and medals are available.

Enjoy gravel trails through ancient woodland in the New Forest at Maverick New Forest Gravel on 17 January 2026. Choose from 22 km, 12 km or 6 km routes with scenic forests, wildlife and a friendly festival vibe.

Run under starlit skies in the Dark Skies Series, a winter night trail series across Somerset offering three events with 5km or 10km routes. Enter single races or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher medal.

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel in a scenic point to point trail event on 18 January 2026. Choose a marathon or 15 mile off road route that finishes by Arundel Castle with river views and rolling downs.

Enjoy a lively winter trail of about 9.6 miles along riverside paths, woods and fields with stream crossings and likely mud. All finishers get a metal medal and bespoke buff, and the race forms part of the Thornbury Running Club series.

Run through vineyards and rolling laps at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour overall time limit. Finishers earn medals and a January virtual option is available.

Join a friendly three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, in January and February 2026, with 10 km and 6.5 km options. Expect classic country terrain, a lively club atmosphere and team scoring for the 10 km.

Join the Axmouth Challenge on 18 January 2026 for scenic village runs with distances to suit every runner. Finishers enjoy complimentary refreshments while funds raised support the village hall.

Tackle scenic mixed terrain around Cosmeston Lakes in the CF64 Winter Race, a 6.4 mile off road challenge through woodland, meadows and trails. Join fellow runners on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a spirited winter test of fitness.

Join the West Glamorgan XC League Round 3 at Margam Park, Port Talbot on 18 January 2026 for a 5 mile cross country challenge hosted by Run4All Neath. Pre registration is required and race numbers will be issued by club to team captains onl..