Trail Running calendar near Salcombe Regis 2025-2026

Run the New Forest Xmas Trails in New Forest National Park on runnable but testing single lap routes through heathland and woodland from Holmesly Campsite, Bransgore. Choose 15km, 30km, marathon or 50km and plant a tree instead of a medal.

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

Choose from three challenging trail distances through Afan Forest, the Rhigos mountains and Coed Morgannwg Way, featuring climbs, long descents and river crossings. Finish at scenic Dare Valley Country Park on 13 December 2025.

Join the WRNL Wimborne Christmas Run on Monday 15 December for a festive 60 minute score orienteering challenge around Leigh Park. Find 26 controls worth 500 points, then warm up with mince pies and hot drinks afterwards.

Join the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon on 20 December 2025 in Bridgend, South Wales. Tackle scenic mixed terrain, muddy forestry trails and climbs, then celebrate with mulled wine, a bespoke medal and a prize for best Christma..

Get into the festive spirit at Santa Run Wales in Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, a family friendly fun run with optional fancy dress, Christmas music and mince pies. Every finisher earns a festive medal and goody bag.

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.

Run on Weymouth Beach for The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund youth projects in Weymouth and Portland. Run a festive 5 km in a Santa suit or join the 2 km Chase the Elf for under 14s for a joyful family charity morning.

Enjoy a relaxed off road run along the canal tow path from Bridgwater to Taunton with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options. Free to enter with registration required, this friendly community event invites casual pace runners and supporters.

Tackle a scenic, hilly winter 12.5 mile run near Warminster on 29 December and support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect brisk, changeable weather, bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Off road half and third marathons from Budleigh Salterton visit Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and the Jurassic Coast. Muddy, hilly trails, aid stations and an oak coaster for finishers add charm and challenge, with 16th century fancy dres..

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Run the North Cornwall coast from Polzeath beach past dramatic cliffs, sandy bays and fishing villages for a scenic but demanding trail. Choose 10K to ultra distances with big climbs, chip timing and leaderboard points.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Run a magical winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park with single loop 5K and 10K plus kids races. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, free photos and prizes; bring a head torch.

Maverick New Forest Gravel invites runners to explore scenic gravel trails and woodland mud on 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes. Bring a reusable cup and you can run with your dog.