Trail Running calendar near Thaxted 2025-2026

The The Maverick Original Oxfordshire will take place in Stonor on Saturday 29 November 2025. This trail is organized by Maverick Race. You can run between 7 and 22 kilometers.

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running, takes place in Walton on Thames, Surrey, along the scenic River Thames. The event features accurately measured and UK Athletics certified routes, with runners completing 4 laps for the half marathon or 8 laps for the full marathon..

The St Andrews Day Challenge, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. This multi-terrain event features a 5.3 km loop of gravel footpaths and grass areas. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge..

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The route showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, featuring landmarks such as St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and panoramic views from Newlands Corner and Hac..

The Sussex Downs Trail Run takes place in the scenic South Downs National Park, starting at Plumpton Racecourse near Lewes, UK. Offering three distances—22km, 12km, and 9km—the event caters to all abilities, including newcomers. The course features a flat 3.5km tree-lined warm-up, followed by a chal..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a popular late-season ultra running event held in the scenic Surrey Hills. This 50-kilometer trail ultra features a fully signed long-distance route with additional race signage, ensuring clear navigation. The course includes a fast and exciting out-..

The ATW Grafham Water - Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event set around the picturesque Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. Participants will enjoy a route that begins on the iconic dam and winds through beautiful trails, including a Woodland Nature Reserve and Sanctuary Bay. The e..

The Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a large country park near Peterborough, UK. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event welcomes ru..

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail run held in South East England, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall, Dorking. Scheduled for December 10-14, 2025, the race forms a large loop incorporating five major trails: North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarers..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can be occasionally muddy. Participants can choose between a 10K..

The Let it Stow Half Trail Marathon is a festive-themed 13.1-mile trail running event held in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The course features a scenic winter route through woodlands, meadows, and quiet country lanes, offering picturesque views of Stowmarket Town and the Mid-Suffolk countryside. The well-ma..

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a festive running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed event, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass area..

The Christmas Canter is a festive running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Offering multiple distance options—5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon—runners can choose their preferred challenge. The course is entirely on road, featuring rolling hill..

The Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive multi-terrain running event held in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex. Celebrating its 20th year, the race features a challenging cross country course through farmland and woods, known for its muddy, undulating trails. The main race covers approximately 4.2 mil..

The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas is a festive, non-competitive running event held at the Chelmsford Brew Co in December. The 12-kilometer course features a social atmosphere with a focus on Christmas fun, including a brewery checkpoint where participants enjoy a complimentary pint, glass of..

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

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 marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

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..