Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2025-2026

Join the Marton Mile on Sunday 30 November 2025 for a relaxed one mile walk jog or run along the flat traffic free Lias Line Greenway near Marton. This family and dog friendly community fundraiser supports Shelter and welcomes all paces wit..

Run a scenic, traffic free 6.5 mile (about 10K) lap of Croome Park with a big hill to start and finish. Trail shoes are recommended and all finishers receive medals and goody bags.

Choose your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter, running scenic looped trails through woods. Drop bags, an aid station with vegan options, pacers and medical cover make it welcoming for trail and road runners.

Night orienteering in Brockenhurst: a 60 minute score event in the New Forest. Visit as many controls as you can for points using SIAC timing and waterproof maps, and bring high visibility clothing and lights for after dark navigation.

Scenic trail runs from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with ridge top views to the sea. Choose 9, 12 or 22 km with chip timing, water stations and a finishers medal; plastic free event so bring a reusable cup.

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Christmas trail runs on 6 December for 5k, 10k and a junior run through undulating forest trails. Wear seasonal fancy dress for a chance to win best dressed, and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Telford T50 Trail Run is a winter 50 miles route through Ironbridge, the Wrekin and industrial heritage sites, with four checkpoints serving food and cake. Tackle rugged trails and claim the organiser's biggest ever finisher medal.

Join a magical evening run through parkland past the illuminated Cowdray Ruins at the Cowdray Winter Night Run. Head torches are mandatory and there are 5 km and 10 km distances plus dog friendly canicross and kids races.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Join Freedom Racing on 7 December 2025 for a scenic 50k through the Surrey Hills, fully signed with live timing and generous aid stations on the out and back route. There is a 10 hour time limit and a free TRIBE bar at registration.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, weaving through woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay before a final mile along the dam wall. Canicross runs in a separate wave so you can bring your dog on a lead.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a relaxed lap based race where you run as many 5.3 km laps as you like in your chosen time. Small field, bespoke finisher medal, aid on each lap and virtual places; bring your own bottle.

Run the New Forest Xmas Trails in New Forest National Park on runnable but testing single lap routes through heathland and woodland from Holmesly Campsite, Bransgore. Choose 15km, 30km, marathon or 50km and plant a tree instead of a medal.

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash on 7 December for scenic 5k and 10k trail laps around Chasewater Reservoir, plus a junior run. Enjoy festive fun with a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes including best dressed costume.

The Trifarm Winter 10k is the final round and championship decider of a four race trail series, mostly off road through woodlands near the river. Enjoy a scenic winter trail challenge on footpaths and bridleways with a friendly vibe.

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Part of the 12 Days of Christmas, Partridge in a Pear Tree on 7 December 2025 offers offroad laps at Pengethley Manor through vineyards and a cheeky hill. Choose 5k to ultra, walkers and runners welcome with a unique finisher medal.

Join the 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 8 December 2025 and choose distances from 5k to ultra with a 7 hour limit. Off road 2.5 km laps wind through vineyards and include a hill each lap for a scenic challenge.

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.