Trail Running calendar near Old Basing 2026-2027

Experience an incredible winter running adventure on this 200 mile continuous loop through the South of England. Navigate iconic national trails over 96 hours with support from major aid stations and live tracking.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

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 flexible festive run along the River Thames with distances ranging from 3km to Ultra Marathon. This 7 hour time challenge welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to earn a medal and goody bag.

A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

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 winter trail event at Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offering 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run on mixed forest trails. The event raises funds for Shelter and includes bespoke medals, photographs and prizes for leading runners.

A 10 mile cross country run across the West Wight on 13 December 2026, known for its hilly terrain and coastal views. Entries are limited; the race is open to those aged 16 and over and includes a finish memento.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

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.

A muddy, undulating cross country event in Pett offering a roughly 4.2 mile loop, a 2 mile fun run and a children's scurry, with medals, photos and festive prizes while raising funds for Shelter.

Test your endurance at Box Hill with this dawn to dusk trail challenge. Complete as many 10 mile loops as possible before the winter sun sets in this scenic winter event.

Slow and Dirty is a level 19k trail race along a former railway route through the Stour valley near Sturminster Newton. The course is waymarked every kilometre and finishes with a medal and festive refreshments.

A 50 km trail race along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye on 20 December 2026, featuring about 1,000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. Entry includes tracking, medical cover and a finisher's medal..

Family friendly festive trail event at Wendover Woods in the Chilterns with a Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile trail races. Finishers of the 5 and 10 mile races receive a medal, merchandise, a mince pie, chocolates and a drink.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Egham with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, signed laps, medals, distance pins and goody bags, plus a Christmas dinner aid table and a small present for finishers.

A limited charity run at Rathfinny Wine Estate on 28 December 2026, made up of two 5 km vineyard loops over grass and chalky trails. Entry is £12.50 with £8 donated to WOLO; the event is cupless so bring your own water vessel.

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.

Gut Buster is a year end cross country event at Butlers Lands Farm near Reading featuring water crossings, fields, footpaths and famously muddy sections. Finish line hospitality includes complimentary mulled wine and mince pies.