Trail Running calendar near Ringwood 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 30 mile group trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, through ancient woods and heath to Blackdown and the Temple of the Winds. Refreshments included.

Join a guided Box Hill trail run with about 1000 m of ascent over 12.5 miles, featuring steep technical climbs and short scrambles. Led by a qualified mountain leader, the steady paced group suits experienced trail runners.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Experience the dramatic Jurassic Coast around Swanage on 6 December 2025 with wet, challenging trail and coastal climbs from 10K to ultra. Fully marked course with electronic timing and finishers medals, but entries are full.

A fully signed trail ultra in the Surrey Hills, the Hurtwood 50k features a 10 hour time limit, checkpoints with food and drink, SportIdent timing with live leaderboards, and a five-mile loop within an out-and-back course.

Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10 mile road and trail run around Peacehaven with a testing hill, mud and Christmas tunes. Fancy dress, mince pies and recycled medals, all raising funds for local charities.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

A 200 mile continuous trail run around the South of England from 9 to 13 December 2026, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall, Dorking. Runners have up to 96 hours with live tracking and three major aid stations.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An 8-hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on 01 January 2027 with 5.3k laps on a tarmac out-and-back route. The TUGG system lets participants start during the event period; entries are limited to 100.

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.

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.

Tackle the MTC Winter Green Man Ultra, a challenging winter trail around the City of Bristol with a flagship 45 mile loop and a 30 mile option. Expect varied terrain, great views and supportive organisation; entries close 4 March 2027.