Trail Running calendar near Odell 2026-2027

A **50 km** trail ultramarathon from Dorking along the Greensand Way into the Surrey Hills, featuring a 5 mile loop and climbs over Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill. The route is fully signed, supported and electronically timed.

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park for festive fun with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on mostly flat reservoir trails. Enjoy medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress while supporting Shelter..

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.

Bauble Bimble is a timed multi-lap running event at Ferry Meadows on a 5.3 km gravel and grass loop. Runners choose how far to go over the event duration, with an aid station each lap and event medals available.

Dash through the festive trails at the National Trust's Tinkley Gate in this family-friendly 5 km off-road event. Wear your best Santa suit, bring your dog on a lead, and support the Allsorts charity. All paces are welcome for a fun, commun..

A 200 mile continuous trail run looping around the South of England from Juniper Hall. Runners have up to 96 hours, live tracking, and access to three major aid stations with crew support and drop bags.

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.

Trail runs at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield offer 1 mile, 5km and 10km options across woodland trails. 5km and 10km entries allow one well controlled dog per runner and use live chip timing.

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.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

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.

A winter mountain ultramarathon on 19 December 2026 around Helvellyn, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. The unmarked route is about 38 miles with 2000 m of climb and requires navigation skills and self reliance.

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.

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.

A January trail race around Box Hill with a measured 10.000 km course, 473 m ascent and 335 m descent. Registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard; earphones are not permitted and an alternative Denbies course is used if Box Hill is closed..

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, London, mixing country trails and Grand Union Canal towpath. The race includes GPS tracking, five checkpoints, baggage transfer, mandatory kit and an 11 hour cutoff.

A timed lap event along the Thames towpath combining running and a doughnut theme. Participants choose how many 5.3 km laps to run, receive a bespoke finisher medal, and can take part attended or virtually.