Trail Running calendar near National Trust - Knoll Beach 2025-2026

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Off road half and third marathons from Budleigh Salterton visit Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and the Jurassic Coast. Muddy, hilly trails, aid stations and an oak coaster for finishers add charm and challenge, with 16th century fancy dres..

Join the G3 trail run series in the Surrey Hills around Newlands Corner with races on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10 km or 15 km courses across scenic, technical trails and save with three race bundle options.

Guided 30 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, with scenic highlights like Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. A non competitive group run with route navigation and on course coaching for experienced trail runners.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with 21km and 12km options on rolling, tree lined paths. Expect friendly marshals, chip timing, a finishers medal and plastic free water stations so bring a reusable cup.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Join a guided 10 km trail run at atmospheric Hankley Common, exploring open trails, the Lion's Mouth and famous filming locations. Runs are led by an experienced trail guide and include sunset and night runs with headtorches for extra adven..

Run a magical winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park with single loop 5K and 10K plus kids races. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, free photos and prizes; bring a head torch.

Discover gravel tracks through ancient New Forest woodland at Holmsley Campsite with 6, 12 or 22 km options and wildlife around every turn. Dog friendly, fully marked, with aid stations, timing and a wooden finisher medal.

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Take on the Arundel and SDW Winter Trails 2026, a point to point off road run from Heyshott to Arundel by Arundel Castle. Choose marathon or 15 mile routes through rolling fields and riverside trails and cross a scenic suspension bridge.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Join Ryde Harriers for a three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium in Jan and Feb 2026, with a testing 10 km course and a 6.5 km youth option. Expect varied terrain, team trophies and friendly club racing with limited entries.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

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.

Tackle a wet and hilly trail at Bagshot on Saturday 24 January 2026, with splashy puddles and twisting climbs to test you. Choose a single lap 5 km or two lap 10 km for a muddy, adventurous winter race.

Join the Stonehenge Stomp on 25 January 2026 for a scenic walking event that welcomes runners and is not a race. Choose routes from family friendly 5 km up to 40 km and enjoy stunning views of Stonehenge in a popular, limited entry event.

Run Moors Valley Country Park on the Wildwood Trail Series half marathon or 10K through woodland trails with muddy sections, climbs and chances to spot deer and birds of prey. Chip timed race with great marshals and a wooden finisher medal.