Trail Running calendar near Meopham 2026-2027

A hilly trail 10 km through the woodland and parkland of Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe, fully waymarked with a water station at 5.3 km and on-site facilities at the National Trust venue.

A guided trail run on Box Hill that gains about 1000 m over 12.5 miles, featuring technical climbs, scrambling and varied terrain. Group paced for sustained trail running ability with parking at Stepping Stones Car Park.

A new winter ultra for 2026, this 80-mile race traverses Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in December. Runners face a 28-hour time limit and must carry comprehensive mandatory safety kit. Early entrants can secure a discounted entry fee.

A single loop 55 mile trail race around the South Downs, starting and finishing at Plumpton Racecourse. The route covers grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths, includes 7,000 ft of ascent and seven aid stations.

A 50K ultramarathon through the scenic Surrey Hills, starting from Dorking. The December course follows the Greensand Way over three prominent hills. Fully marked and supported, it's a qualifier for the UTMB index.

A seasonal ten mile multi terrain race in Peacehaven with farm tracks, quieter roads and a notable hill around mile six. The event includes fancy dress, recycled finisher medals, charity partners and photos supplied by Sussex Sports Photogr..

A 10 mile loop around Grafham Water starting on the dam, offered as a standard run and a canicross. Scenic reservoir views, woodland trails, finisher medals, on site camping and options for dog friendly entries.

The Winter Downs 200 is a 200-mile continuous winter trail run around southern England. Runners have 96 hours to complete the giant loop, which weaves together five iconic long-distance trails. The event features live tracking and support s..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Enjoy a festive midweek run along the River Thames at this flexible Time Challenge event. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a mixed-surface course with full support. All finishers get a medal and goody bag at this..

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

A multi-distance festive run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026, featuring 5k to ultra options on a 5.3 km lap, on-course aid, bespoke medals and post-run tea, with 20% of entry fees supporting forest upkeep.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.

A multi-distance winter running event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options. The course uses loops and out and back sections, has aid stations every 10k, parking included and bespoke finisher medals.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club in Egham, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas themed medal, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag.

A cupless charity run through Rathfinny Wine Estate on 28 December, comprising two 5 km vineyard loops with limited places and a donation of £8 from each £12.50 entry to the WOLO Foundation.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.