Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2026-2027

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.

Sea 2 Summit Offa's Dyke is a scenic but tough trail run along the National Trail from Prestatyn seafront to hilltop finishes. Choose the half marathon, full marathon or the 55.5 km ultra finishing at Horseshoe Pass on 6 December 2026.

Celebrate the season at 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 7 Dec, an offroad 2.5 km loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers are welcome for a friendly, festive challenge.

Choose your distance from 5k to ultra and tackle scenic off road laps through Pengethley Manor's vineyards, with a testing hill on every circuit. Walkers and runners welcome at this one day stop in a 12 day Christmas race series.

Run the 4 Calling Birds at Pengethley Manor, part of a 12 day Christmas series, with distances from 5k to ultra and seven hours to complete. The off road loop climbs a hill and winds through two vineyards, welcoming runners and walkers.

Join the 5 Golden Rings Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a festive offroad challenge through vineyard trails with a hill each lap. Choose 5k up to ultra on a walker friendly course with medals and virtual entries.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Tackle the 6 Geese a laying Run at scenic Pengethley Manor, a tough offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra, on site or virtual, open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Run the 7 Swans a Swimming on 12 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic offroad loop through manor grounds and vineyards. Distances range from 5k to ultra and the event welcomes walkers and runners.

Tackle the 8 Maids a Milking Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 December 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra. Expect a very tough off road course with a hill each lap and up and down vineyard sections, open to walkers and runners.

Join the Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs on 13 December 2026, with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km woodland routes. Finishers get medals, treats and drinks, and dogs are welcome in the 5 km and 10 km events.

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.

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.

Tackle festive hills at the Moel Famau Piece of String Race in Bwlch Penbarras, a friendly, inclusive community run with a Canicross option and a surprise course. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and a festive medal.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

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.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.