Trail Running calendar near Pershore 2025-2026

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can be occasionally muddy. Participants can choose between a 10K..

Mortimer Forest Trail Race, organized by Ludlow Runners, takes place at Moor Park School, Ludlow, in Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire–Shropshire border. The event offers two routes: a 10-mile multi-terrain course featuring Big Dippers and a climb to the summit of High Vinnalls, finishing with a..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon, staged by Mad Running Junkies, takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 9BZ). The course blends the Hateful Eight 8‑mile route with a further 5+ miles of challenging trail, totaling around 13 miles of mix..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

Santa Claws 10km is a winter cross-country event organized by Racing Line Running, held at Renegade Brewery in the grounds of the Yattendon Estate, Berkshire. The course is a multi-terrain 10km, with a Canicross 10km option for runners with dogs. It delivers a scenic, muddy yet beautiful route throu..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) Ultra is a self-navigating trail challenge following the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle in Shropshire to Kington in Herefordshire. It offers two routes: a 30-mile Ultra and a Croft 15 of about 16 miles. The course is a no-frills, mixed-terrain trek through the March..

The Plain Crazy Winter is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, known for its hilly, cold, and scenic course that can be windy, snowy, and desolate. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top male and female finishers across various age categor..

Rhino Run takes place at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club on the River Thames, Wraysbury, near Egham. The course is a 3.28-mile out-and-back along the Thames, with optional 5k and 10k options (the 10k is two 5k laps). It’s a 6-hour challenge, allowing participants to run from 5k to an ultra distance..

Moonriver - Night Race is a night-time fell running event in the Dovedale valley near Thorpe, Derbyshire. The course is about 9.5 km with 345 m of ascent, featuring open fields, a rocky riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating footpaths under night illumination. The Old Dog pub in Thorpe ser..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from The Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover to The Stowe Centre near London’s Little Venice. The route crosses the M25 by bridge and follows the Grand Union Canal towpath into London, finishing near Paddington. The course comprises a..

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 water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

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 an ideal choice for both experienced runners and newcomers...

The Crocodile Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry in Warwickshire. The course is a runnable, relatively flat 3.3-mile loop around pools and open pasture with crushed stone paths and some minor rises. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish w..

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing distances up to 50km, including half-marathon, marathon, an..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

Stonehenge Stomp, organized by the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club, is a non-competitive walking event held near Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The 36th edition is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026. Participants can tackle 10, 20, 30 or 40 km on fully marked trails (all routes offer Stonehen..

Organized by RunThrough UK, Windsor Trail Run takes place at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, with a backdrop of Windsor Castle. Held on Sunday 25 January 2026, the event offers a flat, scenic trail course suitable for both 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners enjoy well-marked trails, steady elevati..