Trail Running calendar near Spankers Hill Wood 2026-2027

Trail running on 31 January 2026 at Hound House Road in Surrey with 10 km and 15 km routes over hilly mixed terrain. Parking, toilets and refreshments are available; entries close 29 January 2026.

Oxford Town v Gown is an inter-club orienteering event in Oxford organised by OUOC and TVOC, featuring a roughly 6 km course with artificial barriers and team entries as Town, Gown or N A.

A winter trail 10 km through medieval Lavenham along an old railway, mixing footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams and quiet rural roads. Manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies; minimum age 16 and a 90 minute cut-off.

Run through Bedgebury National Pinetum on undulating pine forest trails with 10 mile, 5 mile and junior options on 1 February 2026. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, trophies and easy parking by GoApe for a winter trail challenge.

Join the Dry January 10k at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes on 1 February 2026 to run 5k or 10k in person or virtually while supporting Alcohol Change UK. Enjoy a bespoke medal, charity technical t shirt and a fun lakeside route.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, with summer sunset runs and headtorch group night runs in darker months. Social pace, great views and the chance to try trail gear.

Dark Rose is a 5.5 mile trail race around Great Waltham with a small 75 runner field and self navigation route given on the day. Finish back at the Rose and Crown for a hearty cottage pie or vegetable lasagne.

Nighttime street orienteering in Basildon as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series 2025/26. MapRun is used and two score-format courses are offered with series points awarded using an age and gender handicap system.

Take on KNC 16 Folkestone Urban on Thursday 5 February, a 60 minute score orienteering through the town centre and harbour with twisty streets, paths and hills to test your navigation. Entries open 30 January via online registration.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

A single-loop trail event around Queen Elizabeth Country Park with *50 miles*, *50 km* and *20 miles* options, a 6400 ft ascent, UTMB Index status and regular waymarking and aid stations on the South Downs routes.

Trail running at Amberley Museum in West Sussex with three waymarked routes on the South Downs Way. Distances range from 6 km to 22 km, with on course outposts, a reusable cup policy and free parking.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour on 7 and 8 February 2026. One course may use an optional ferry from Hayling Island, the other runs by the D Day Story Museum in Southsea, and completing both earns a bonus medal..

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

Run the Wivenhoe 5 mile trail on 07 Feb 2026, starting and finishing at The Black Buoy pub near the station. Limited to 50 places, with a celebratory drink for finishers.

Discover The Brails on Saturday 7 February with four colour orienteering courses catering from beginners to experienced navigators across scenic estate land near Hungerford and Marlborough. Entries are online only so book early and come pre..

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Run through ancient woodlands and farmland at One in the Woods Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters at Culden Faw Estate. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, on course water and a lively event village.