Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2025-2026

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

Mince Pi Run - races of 2 decimal places is a 14 December 2025 off-road event at Shalford Park, Guildford. Participants choose from 3.14 to 31.4 miles (1–10 laps) on a scenic, mostly flat course with one or two hills. A Pi marathon option and a 1-mile Pi-shaped fun run for young children are offered..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. This roughly 13-mile trail challenge combines The Hateful Eight 8-mile route with about 5 extra miles of mixed terrain, including mud, water, a killer h..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is fast and clean, ideal for runners of all abilities, including..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

The Plain Crazy Winter is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, known for its hilly, cold, and scenic course that can be windy, snowy, and desolate. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes for top male and female finishers across various age categor..

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running challenge in the Meon Valley, Meonstoke, Hampshire. Runners choose from four distances: 10km, 30km, 50km, or 70km, following public trails including the South Downs Way, with short road connections. The four out-and-back legs start at The Meon Hall, with checkp..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train line surfaced entirely with tarmac, classifying it as a roa..

Climb South West's Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon, held in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, offers two distances: a 13.6-mile Half and an 8.5-mile Third Marathon. The course winds through quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, little-known footpaths, the Otter valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.1 is a trail running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between two distances: 10km and 15km. The event offers a scenic course starting from Newlands Corner, with parking available nearby.Runners can also opt for bundled en..

The Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail run located at Hankley Common Lower Car Park in Elstead, Surrey. This scenic 10km route offers runners the chance to explore beautiful trails rich in wildlife and historical interest, including the Atlantic Wall replica used for D-Day training. The course fe..

Haldon Night is a winter night-time trail running event held at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter (Bullers Hill, Kennford, EX6 7XR). The program features a single-loop 10K and a 5K for adults, plus 1K and 2K races for kids (with adults able to run with children). There’s also a 10K canicross option.Ra..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it an ideal choice for both experienced runners and newcomers...

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different course. The race takes place on an army training ground, offe..

Arundel & SDW Winter Trails 2026 is a double gold-rated trail event along the South Downs, finishing in Arundel. Runners choose between a marathon along the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel (featuring river runs, rolling fields, and a Gurkha Suspension bridge) and a 15-mile option that detou..

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in midwinter, the routes visit stone circles and pagan sites a..

Saturn Running's "Spice Up Your Run - Wales" is a fun and inclusive running event held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Participants can walk or run a minimum of 3km, with options to complete laps of approximately 7km each, allowing distances up to 50km, including half-marathon, marathon, an..