Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Join the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a festive seven hour time challenge where you can run or walk as far as you like. Scenic laps, on course snacks, and a bobble hat for finishers make it a fun end of year e..

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 m..

Join the Santa Claws 10km at Renegade Brewery for a festive, muddy cross country run across the Yattendon Estate. Finishers receive a medal, a beer or non alcoholic option and a pint cup, and a canicross option welcomes runners with dogs.

Take on the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December in scenic Herefordshire, choosing a 30 mile Ultra from Ludlow or a 15 mile Croft route into Kington. Enjoy rolling hills, ancient hill forts and a crisp winter trail with transport to the..

Winter X in the Meon Valley on 28 December 2025 invites trail runners to pick 10, 30, 50 or 70 km out and back legs from Meonstoke, with scenic South Downs Way and old railway line views. Marked courses, checkpoints, chip timing and post ra..

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

Finish the year with the River Thames Run, a six hour timed challenge along a flat, scenic out and back route beside the Thames. Choose a 3.28 mile lap, 5k, 10k or go further up to ultramarathon distance while enjoying club facilities.

Rhino Run in Wraysbury at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club is a 6-hour timed running event organized by Circuit Running. The course is an out-and-back with each lap about 3.28 miles. Runners can complete from 5k up to an ultra within the ti..

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Run the G3 Surrey trail series at Newlands Corner, Guildford and Hound House Road on 10 Jan, 31 Jan and 28 Feb 2026. Choose 10km or 15km over scenic forest trails with hills, mud and tricky descents for a rewarding challenge.

Scenic non competitive walking and running across the upland Elan and Claerwen Valleys. Choose 12 or 20 miles, follow partly waymarked routes using map skills, enjoy refreshments and a finisher certificate, and support local charities.

Tackle the Country to Capital Ultra, a 43 mile point to point from Wendover to Little Venice as canal towpaths and country trails lead you into central London. This UTMB index race features live GPS tracking and an 11 hour cutoff.

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Run scenic Hampshire trails at Winchester Trail Run with 21km or 12km routes including a climb to Farley Mount. Chip timing, water stations and medals await and the event is plastic free.

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.

Event overview The Slothful Run takes place on 12th January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Participants choose a target distance and must complete it within a seven-hour time limit. Distances on o..

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 The event is a seven-day running challenge held from Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Each day gives participants a fixed time limi..

The Proud Run The Proud Run takes place on 13 January 2026 and is part of the organiser's 7 Deadly Sins race series. Entrants choose a target distance and must complete it within a seven hour limit. The event is open to walkers and runners;..

Event overview The Lusty Run takes place on 14 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). It is part of the organiser’s 7 Deadly Sins race series. Entrants choose a target distance from the options be..

Guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common with wide views and a stop at the Atlantic Wall replica. Enjoy a friendly group paced by an experienced coach with kit trials and optional post run refreshment.