Trail Running calendar near The Sands 2025-2026

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Take on the Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park, a six hour off road loop where you run, hike or walk repeated 3.3 mile laps to hit half marathon, marathon or personal goals. Canicross and rucking welcome, with cafe and park trails..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Maverick Original West Sussex invites trail lovers to tackle 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes across the South Downs from Amberley Museum. Expect steep technical hills, on course water stations, timing and a wooden finisher medal.

Hibernal Hills at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile single loop trail races across the South Downs. Expect about 99% trail, 6400 ft of climbing, seven aid stations, live GPS tracking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Pilgrim Challenge along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Canterbury, passing historic countryside and charming villages. Choose 33 miles in one day or 66 miles over two days with overnight support, checkpoints and full event serv..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on g..

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed ev..

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking, featuring rolling chalk hills, woodland loops and four aid stations. A tough but runnable trail ultramarathon with a 10 hour limit and UTMB qualifying points.

Enjoy a crisp Winter Trail Run through Gatton Park with a scenic 5K loop or a 10K double lap, plus a Canicross race for runners with dogs. Fast, friendly and compact, the event includes a finish medal, refreshments and prebookable parking w..

BigMud Trails (EARTH) is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, celebrating the element of Earth. Set in the scenic Meon Valley at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, participants can choose between a 16-mile or marathon distance, b..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a 42 mile point to point trail from Chipping Ongar to the Chapel of St Peter on the Wall at Bradwell on Sea. Expect muddy footpaths, rural tracks and an exposed sea wall, with live tracking and checkpoints for foo..

Take on the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park on 22 Feb 2026, a single lap off road trail with hills, mud and lovely views. Enjoy race photos, a bespoke medal and prizes for top finishers.

Run through two restored railway tunnels near Bath on scenic, mostly tarmac routes that suit fun runners and challengers alike. Distances range from 500 m to 50 km with relays and marathon options, and the event supports Sustrans with donat..

Guided 10 km trail runs on Thursley Common across heath, bog and the boardwalk voted Britain's Favourite Path. Friendly, non competitive group runs include sunset and night options with headtorches.

Join the G3 Series at Newlands Corner, Guildford for a scenic 10km or 15km trail run on Saturday 28 February 2026. Expect rolling Surrey countryside, friendly competition and a welcoming event village at the start.