Trail Running calendar near St Albans 2025-2026

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest with 5 and 10 mile options on 25 January 2026 at Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, bespoke medals, podium cash prizes and free parking for a rewarding winter trail challenge.

Take to flat, scenic trails through Alexandra Gardens beside Windsor Castle with chip timing and friendly post race goodies. Choose 10K or half marathon, enjoy well marked routes, free photos and an event village for food and drinks.

Join the G3 Series for G3 no.2 on Saturday 31 January 2026, choose a measured 10 km or 15 km road or trail route through Surrey. Start and parking are in the field off Hound House Road GU5 9JG with clear on site signage.

Run the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 7.9, 15.2 or 21.6 km routes through ancient woodland and gravel tracks. Chip timing, finisher medal and water stations make for a rewarding trail day for runners and their dogs.

Run a scenic 10K in historic Lavenham, following an old railway line through woods, streams and quiet country roads with possibly splashy winter underfoot. Finisher medals and podium trophies for the top three men and women.

Tackle the 48 mile Peddars Way Ultra from Knettishall Heath to Holme on the Norfolk coast along mostly flat, waymarked country trails. GPS tracking, aid stations and an optional shuttle make this a supported, atmospheric long run.

Tackle scenic, undulating trails through Bedgebury National Pinetum with 10 and 5 mile options plus a junior run. Enjoy bespoke medals, photos and prizes as you race across pine forest terrain that may be muddy after wet weather.

Take on the Charnwood Hills Race on 1 February 2026, a scenic but testing 14.5 mile fell route through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill with rough underfoot and about 1,200 feet of climb. Entries are limited and pre entry is required.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, tackling rolling hills and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Run as a friendly group at sunset or by night with headtorches, pause atop for views and try kit and trail shoes.

The Dark Rose is a captivating night trail run of about 5.5 miles from the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham, held as a self navigation challenge. Limited to 75 entrants, the event finishes with a warming post race meal.

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

Hibernal Hills on 7 February 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers runnable but hilly single loop trail races of 50 mile, 50K and 20 miles across the South Downs. Live GPS tracking and Triple Crown status add winter challenge appeal.

Run the scenic South Downs from Amberley with 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes over forest paths, fire trails and rolling hills. On site registration, free parking and an event village by the railway make for a relaxed winter trail day, and dogs..

Run two scenic coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour over one weekend, enjoying harbour trails, seafront promenades and an optional ferry crossing. Complete both to claim the limited edition "Double Trouble" 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.

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..

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 8 February 2026, following scenic woodland tracks and gentle hills. Run at a conversational pace with groups, enjoy trail tips from guides, and soak up the forest atmosphere.