Trail Running calendar near Sparsholt 2026-2027

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..

The 2 Turtle Doves is a Christmas-themed running event where you choose your distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it on an off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to walkers and runners, with virtual participation..

The 3 French Hens Run is a festive off-road event in Ross-on-Wye, part of a 12-day Christmas series. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances and tackle a hilly vineyard course within a 7-hour limit. A virtual run option is also available for glob..

The 4 Calling Birds Run is a festive off-road event at Pengethley Manor in December 2026. Participants can choose from five distances, from a 5k to an ultra, with a 7-hour time limit. A virtual option is available, and all paid finishers re..

The Winter Downs 200 is a 200-mile continuous winter trail run around southern England. Runners have 96 hours to complete the giant loop, which weaves together five iconic long-distance trails. The event features live tracking and support s..

The 5 Golden Rings Run is a festive off-road event with a challenging course at Pengethley Manor. Choose from five distances, including an ultra, and enjoy a generous seven-hour time limit. You can also join in virtually from anywhere in th..

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. Walkers and runners have seven hours to complete their chosen race, with a virtual option also available.

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..

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event lets you choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have seven hours to complete your run or walk. A virtual option allows participation from anyw..

Part of a festive Christmas series, the 8 Maids a Milking run offers a choice of distances on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. With a 7-hour time limit, it's open to both walkers and runners. You can also take part virtually fr..

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.

A 10 mile cross country run through the West Wight landscape on 13 December 2026, with hilly terrain, strong marshal support and a memento for finishers. Entry is limited and the published fee is £27.50.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

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.

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.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club in Egham, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas themed medal, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag.

A cupless charity run through Rathfinny Wine Estate on 28 December, comprising two 5 km vineyard loops with limited places and a donation of £8 from each £12.50 entry to the WOLO Foundation.

A free community run along canal tow paths between Bridgwater and Taunton, offered in 14-mile and 7.5-mile options. The event is non-competitive, requires registration for insurance, and passes three cafes en route.

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.