Trail Running calendar near Reading 2025-2026

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, tackling rolling hills and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Run as a friendly group at sunset or by night with headtorches, pause atop for views and try kit and trail shoes.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Hibernal Hills on 7 February 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers runnable but hilly single loop trail races of 50 mile, 50K and 20 miles across the South Downs. Live GPS tracking and Triple Crown status add winter challenge appeal.

Explore the South Downs from Amberley Museum on scenic marked trails with chip timing and a metal finisher medal. Choose 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes, enjoy event photography and bag drop, and support a plastic free race by bringing your own..

Run two scenic half marathons along Portsmouth and Langstone coastlines over one weekend, with sea views, promenades and an optional ferry crossing. Complete both to earn the Double Trouble medal.

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile route from Melksham to picturesque Lacock, with medals for all and prizes in veteran categories. Entry capped at 300 with on site facilities and water stations.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with riverside laps along the scenic Thames at Xcel SPORTS HUB. Choose 5k to ultra, run as many laps as you like within a one hour start window and 7 hour limit, and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the traffic free Flitch Way on two 5.3 km marked loops, choosing distances from 5K to marathon or a timed 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal and enjoy lap aid station support at this cupless event so bring your own cup.

The Phoenix Running - Greater London will take place in Greater London on Sunday 15 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 28 miles.

The Phoenix Running - Southwater will take place in Southwater on Sunday 15 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Join the SMaRTT Smasher on 15 February 2026 in Calne for a flat, traffic free 10k along the national cycle network to Stanley and back. A lively 1 mile fun run for under 17s adds family fun and all finishers get a memento.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.