Trail Running calendar near Shipston-on-Stour 2025-2026

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. Ideal for those new to trail running, the route showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, including landmarks like St Martha's Church, the village of Shere, Newlands Corner, and H..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can choose from 10K, 5K, or a junior run, all set on undulating forest trails that offer picturesque views and a challenging course. The even..

The Secret Santa Series is a festive trail running event held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Village Hall, Powys. It offers three challenging distances: 14 km (Figgy Pud), 10 miles (Turkey Ten Mile), and a half marathon (Du Mulled Wine), with significant elevati..

The Telford T50 Trail Run is a challenging 50-mile winter trail race held in Telford, Shropshire, starting from The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley. The course follows the renowned Telford T50 pathway, showcasing historic and scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge and the Wrekin, passing through industria..

The Secret Santa Tinsel Half Marathon, part of the Secret Santa Figgy Pud 14km, Turkey Ten Mile & Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine event, takes place in the scenic Black Mountains near Crickhowell, Powys, starting from Cwmdu Village Hall. Set within the Brecon Beacons National Park, the half marathon fo..

RunThrough UK presents the Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Carsington Water, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The event showcases two scenic trail routes around Carsington Water: an undulating half marathon course that is out-and-back before a full reservoir loop, and a 10k..

The Cardington Cracker is a popular fell running event organized by Telford Athletic Club, taking place in Cardington, Shropshire. The race covers a distance of 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 meters, making it a challenging course, especially in December's conditions. Participants must pre-regis..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Offering 10k, 5k, and junior race options, the course features mostly flat, slightly undulating compacted trails around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The 10k race consists of two lap..

The ATW Grafham Water Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event held at Grafham Water Visitor Centre in Cambridgeshire. The course begins on the iconic dam, offering a fast start, then loops around the reservoir through woodland nature reserves, past Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay,..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the scenic park. The event offers a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge where runners ca..

The NSCCL Keele will take place in Keele on Saturday 13 December 2025.

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option and a 1-mile Pi-shaped fun run for young children are offered..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can be occasionally muddy. Participants can choose between a 10K..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, held near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, offer a family-friendly running event set within 3,300 acres of scenic woodland steeped in Robin Hood history. Scheduled for December 14, 2025, the event features a new 5km trail run alongside a 10km trail run and a festi..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a challenging multi-terrain running event held in the scenic Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border near Ludlow, UK. It offers two distances: a demanding 10-mile route featuring the notorious Big Dippers and a climb to High Vinnalls summit with expan..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Herefordshire, England, featuring two main distances: approximately 30 miles (Ultra) and 15 miles (Croft 15). The routes traverse the scenic Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington (Ultra) and from Aymestrey to Kington (C..

The Plain Crazy Winter is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, known for its hilly, cold, and scenic course that can be windy, snowy, and desolate. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top male and female finishers across various age categor..