Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2025-2026

Take on a scenic 10 mile cross country through Hainault Forest with Ilford Athletic Club, three undulating laps across tracks and grass. Friendly club atmosphere, limited entries and post race prizes make it a rewarding winter challenge.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Winter X near Meonstoke on 28 Dec offers 10, 30, 50 and 70 km trail routes along the South Downs Way. Enjoy marked courses, checkpoints, chip timing, an event tee and post run food.

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

Light up the Downslink for the Darklink 10k Headtorch Run, a flat out and back from Shoreham Toll Bridge to Bramber with headtorches required. Enjoy a midpoint aid station and a finisher Darklink medal for a glowing end to the year.

Finish the year with the River Thames Run, a six hour timed challenge along a flat, scenic out and back route beside the Thames. Choose a 3.28 mile lap, 5k, 10k or go further up to ultramarathon distance while enjoying club facilities.

Start the new year on trails with the Knacker Cracker 10K around Box Hill, a scenic but challenging course that finishes at Box Hill Fort. There is a Nipper Knacker fun run for kids and a Knicker Knacker ladies prize adds extra fun.

Rhino Run in Wraysbury at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club is a 6-hour timed running event organized by Circuit Running. The course is an out-and-back with each lap about 3.28 miles. Runners can complete from 5k up to an ultra within the ti..

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a 95% off-road, circular trail race around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. It is described as a narrative race with no marshals or arrows, requiring compe..

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 4 January 2026 for mud, hills and community spirit across scenic village trails. Choose a 5 mile race or a 5 mile canicross and enjoy a friendly morning for runners and dogs alike.

Guided 30 mile trail ultra from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way, over Box Hill and past Denbies, led by an experienced coach. Welcoming new ultra runners who can manage 22 mile training and hold about 10 min/mile.

Event overview Wild Running stages a night trail event at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, in the Surrey Hills. The course runs across muddy, rolling hills through the Denbies Estate and is marked for night navigation. Distances offered includ..

Run the G3 Surrey trail series at Newlands Corner, Guildford and Hound House Road on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10km or 15km over scenic forest trails with hills, mud and tricky descents for a rewarding challenge.

Scenic 43 mile ultra from Wendover to London's Little Venice that blends country trails, roads and canal towpath into a tough but rewarding city finish. GPS tracking and checkpoints keep you covered on this classic test of endurance.

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Farley Mount near Winchester with 12km and 21km options that take in tree lined tracks, country views and a short climb. Chip timing, finishers medal and eco friendly water stations make for a memorable day.

Tackle the rugged Cannock Chase Trigs, a self navigated 26.5 km trig points race across sandy climbs, forest singletrack and open heath. Organised by Mercia Fell Runners on 11 January 2026, this adventurous loop tests navigation and stamina..

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.