Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2025-2026

Scenic winter road and trail from Budleigh Salterton past Raleigh's birthplace along the Jurassic Coast. Choose a 13.6 mile half or an 8.5 mile third across quiet lanes, riverbanks and muddy hills, with a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

Hit the Surrey Hills for G3 no.1 at Newlands Corner on 10 January 2026, with 10 km and 15 km trail routes across mud, rocks and forest. Expect hilly, technical terrain and stunning views for a true winter trail challenge.

On 11 January 2026, enjoy rolling trails and countryside views around Farley Mount at the Winchester Trail Run in Sparsholt. Choose a challenging 21 km route or a breezier 12 km, with chip timing, medals and post race goodies.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three friendly cross country races around Bramshill Plantation based at St Neot's School. Enjoy chip timing, themed medals and hot chocolate treats, plus a fun 1 mile kids race.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Slothful Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye on 12 Jan 2026 features offroad laps through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra with on site food, free parking and medals for paid and virtual finishers.

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 is a seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye, with daily distance choices from 5k to ultra over vineyard laps and a hill. Earn a unique medal each day or join via the virtual option.

Take on The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 January 2026, an off road lap course through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walkers are welcome and you have a seven hour time limit to conquer your chosen cha..

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10 km trail run that visits the Atlantic Wall and offers sweeping open views. Runs are led by a qualified coach in a friendly group, at sunset or by headtorch, with a chance of an alcohol free beer after.

Take on the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye, an offroad multi lap challenge through vineyards with a hill on each lap. Choose a distance from 5k to ultra and aim to complete your target within seven hours.

On 15 January 2026 tackle vineyard loops at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye and pick a distance from 5k to ultra. Off road laps, a hill and 7 hour time limit create a rewarding challenge, with Seven Deadly Sins medals and a virtual option.

Run the Gluttonous Run on 16 January at Pengethley Manor, a scenic off road loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Earn a unique Seven Deadly Sins medal or take part virtually.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..

The Greedy Run on 17 Jan 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye lets runners and walkers pick distances from 5k to ultra on a tough off road vineyard course with short hills. Entrants must finish within a seven hour limit.

Enjoy gravel trails through ancient woodland in the New Forest at Maverick New Forest Gravel on 17 January 2026. Choose from 22 km, 12 km or 6 km routes with scenic forests, wildlife and a friendly festival vibe.

Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.

Winter Pairs 3 is a three race fell running series on Dartmoor for pairs only, with unmarked routes that demand navigation and teamwork. Limited to 35 teams, series prizes and proceeds support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.