Trail Running calendar near Pilsgate 2026-2027

Trail races and duathlons at Sherwood Pines in December with family, 5 km and 10 km options, chip timing and finishers' medals.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A looped forest event at High Lodge on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra across a 5.3 km lap. Lap options, an on-course aid station, post-run tea and cake and a bespoke medal.

Festive half trail marathon on 13 December 2026 in Stowmarket covering 13.1 miles through woodland and lanes, cupless with water refills, photography and optional eco medal.

15 mile winter endurance race in the Lincolnshire Wolds with loadbearing and clean fatigue options, minimum age 18 and strict time cutoffs.

A guided 16k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest information and practical trail-running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and suit road runners taking their first steps into trail running.

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.

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A social 12k at Chelmsford Brewery with a GPX and Strava route, checkpoint drinks and Christmas medals, plus encouraged fancy dress.

Trail runs at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 include a Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile races, with medals, merchandise and festive refreshments for finishers.

A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.

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 7.8 km fell race on Boxing Day around Totley Moor and Blacka Moor, raising funds for S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.

Final round of the four-event Trifarm Winter series: a mainly off-road 10 km on public footpaths and bridleways at Trifarm in Boreham on 27 December 2026.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley over riverside trails, fields and a woodland climb; 9.5 km with 345 m ascent and FRA licenced.

A 43-mile point-to-point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, combining countryside trails, roads and the Grand Union Canal towpath, with GPS tracking, five checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

Six hour looped trail run through Sherwood Pines with a bespoke finisher medal; Saturday is day one of a two day weekend and a discount is available for two day entries.

A lapped multi terrain event at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km loop. Run as far as possible within a 4 or 6 hour window, with aid each lap, marshal support, and bespoke medal options.