Trail Running calendar near Reading 2026-2027

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

Take on the Chilly Hilly 10 mile cross country run along West Wight coast and inland hills on 13 December 2026. Expect stunning views, friendly marshals and a warm finish with mince pies and mulled wine.

Join the 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor on 17 December 2026 for off road loops through vineyards and rolling hills, with distances from 5k to ultra. A virtual option lets you take part anywhere and earn the same medal.

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash near Pett, Hastings for a festive muddy cross country with a looped main race of about 4.2 miles plus a fun run and children's scurry. Enjoy medals, photos, fancy dress prizes and support for Shelter.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Celebrate Christmas Day with the Cracker Run, a 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury. Run or walk as many laps as you like and nab a festive finisher medal for completing 3 km or more.

Join the Charity Christmas Run at Rathfinny on 28 December for a scenic two lap 5 km through rolling vineyard trails, limited to 75 runners. Entry includes a donation to the WOLO Foundation and winners get Rathfinny wine.

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.

Join the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run on Sunday 3 January 2027 for challenging 5 mile and canicross races over scenic local trails and open ground. Enjoy a friendly village atmosphere and a great day out for runners and their dogs.

A timed lap event along the Thames towpath combining running and a doughnut theme. Participants choose how many 5.3 km laps to run, receive a bespoke finisher medal, and can take part attended or virtually.

The Slothful Run on Monday 12 January 2026 offers 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon options with race and virtual entries plus a charity entry; organised by Every Mile Counts Ltd, entries close 12 January 2026.

The The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 will take place in Peterstow from Monday 11 January 2027 to Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Proud Run will take place in Peterstow on Tuesday 12 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Lusty Run will take place in Peterstow on Wednesday 13 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Angry Run will take place in Ross-on-Wye on Thursday 14 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Gluttonous Run will take place in Peterstow on Friday 15 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Greedy Run will take place in Peterstow on Saturday 16 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The The Envious Run will take place in Peterstow on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

A fully signed 50 km trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park with 2986 ft ascent, four checkpoints and a finishers medal. The race is based at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking and has a minimum age of 16.