Trail Running calendar near Southbourne 2026-2027

Experience a winter ultra marathon through the trails of East and West Sussex. Choose from three single loop distances starting in Eastbourne and passing the famous Seven Sisters.

Experience a fully signed 50k trail ultra through the scenic Surrey Hills. This late season event features regular checkpoints and a 10 hour cutoff making it accessible for first time ultra runners.

Enjoy a festive 10 mile multi terrain run through farm tracks and quiet roads in East Sussex. This holiday themed event features fancy dress, recycled medals, and mince pies for finishers.

Experience a festive trail running event through the woodland and heathland of the New Forest National Park. Choose from distances ranging from 15km to a 50km ultramarathon on fully marked off road courses.

Celebrate the season at Moors Valley Country Park with a festive trail run. Choose from a 2km fun run for kids, a 5km, or a 10km route through the winter woodland and lakeside paths. Wear your Christmas gear and join the fun on 6 December 2..

Join this end of season 10K trail championship at Wendover Woods featuring a marked route with 295m of elevation. Qualification is required for this exclusive event which is open to top finishers and volunteers.

Experience a 200 mile winter trail adventure through the South of England. This continuous single stage loop follows iconic paths like the North and South Downs Ways with a 96 hour time limit and full live tracking.

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.

Enjoy a festive midweek run along the River Thames at this flexible Time Challenge event. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a mixed-surface course with full support. All finishers get a medal and goody bag at this..

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.

Experience a 10 mile cross country run featuring the hills and coastal scenery of West Wight. Finishers are rewarded with a unique memento and seasonal refreshments like mince pies and mulled wine in a festive atmosphere.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

Enjoy a festive multi terrain race through the muddy woods and farmland of Pett. This family friendly event features distances for all ages and raises money for the housing charity Shelter.

Run a flat 19 km route along a historic former railway line through the scenic River Stour valley. This festive trail event is open to all runners including those with dogs and buggies.

Experience a 50 km ultra trail adventure along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye. This fully marked winter race features historic landmarks, three well-stocked checkpoints, and festive hot food at the finish line.

Celebrate the holiday season with a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Choose from three different distances with medals and festive treats for all finishers in this December event.

Celebrate Christmas Day with a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon and enjoy a unique themed aid station and finishers medal.

Experience a scenic 10 km trail run through the vineyards of the Rathfinny Wine Estate. Support a local cancer charity while enjoying hilly routes and beautiful views of the South Downs National Park.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

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.