Trail Running calendar near Piddlehinton 2026-2027

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

Offroad timed runs at Pengethley Manor on 14th December 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option includes personalised virtual bibs and medal delivery after verification..

A festive off road event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. Runners and walkers can also enter virtually and receive the same medal after verification.

A trail half marathon on mixed terrain at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre with a marked multi-section route, limited to 70 runners and a prize for imaginative Christmas fancy dress.

A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

A 10 km trail run and canicross at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate. The course is mostly off road with one water refill station and finishers receive a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

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.

A winter cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman Walls, fields and footpaths. Distances are 10K and 10 Mile with entry fees from £32 to £35; finish-line refreshments include mulled wine and mince pies.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An 8 hour timed road event on Friday 1 January 2027 in Exmouth with 5.3 km tarmac laps on a former train line, flexible arrival, a single cut-off time, capped at 100 entrants and medals for finishers.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A winter trail event around Budleigh Salterton visiting Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace, river valleys and the Jurassic Coast. Two courses of about 13.6 miles and 8.5 miles run on marked, marshalled routes with aid and facilities at the bas..

A winter trail run from Sparsholt College with two off-road distances around Farley Mount, rolling terrain, on course hydration and finisher medals. The event runs for its sixth year and had over 1,000 participants last year.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

The The Maverick New Forest Gravel will take place in Burley on Saturday 16 January 2027. You can run between 6 and 22 kilometers.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.