Trail Running calendar near Royston 2026-2027

A dawn to dusk winter trail challenge at Box Hill where runners repeat a roughly 10 mile loop with 2,400 ft elevation per lap and may stop after any completed lap; entry includes insurance, medical cover, aid stations and a finisher medal.

A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

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 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 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas medal, distance pins for longer races, goody bags and a festive aid table.

Final round of a four event winter trail series on 27 December 2026 at Trifarm in Boreham. Over 95 percent off road on public footpaths and bridleways with on site parking, registration, and food sales available.

A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.

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 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.

A cross country meeting in Penshurst Village on 3 January 2027 organised by Penshurst Cross Country Run, featuring a five mile race and a five mile canicross; venue postcode TN11 8DB.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice mixing country trails, roads and canal towpath. The event uses GPS tracking, has five checkpoints and a baggage transfer, and is open to runners aged 18 and over.

Trail running at Newlands Corner in Guildford on 9 January 2027, offering 10 km and 15 km options with listed entry fees and multi-race bundles.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

A lapped running event at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km multi terrain loop and flexible four or six hour formats. Aid stations each lap, baggage storage at your own risk, bespoke medals and chargeable park parking.

Multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra options. Route passes villages including Dalham with windmill views, aid stations every 10k, parking included and a bespoke finisher medal.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.