Trail Running calendar near West Dean 2025-2026

Event overview Winter on the Downs is a pair of single-loop trail ultras around the trails of East and West Sussex. Both races start and finish in Helen Garden, Eastbourne. Distances offered: 55 miles 100 miles The route begins over Beach..

Scenic trail runs from Plumpton Racecourse across the South Downs with ridge top views to the sea. Choose 9, 12 or 22 km with chip timing, water stations and a finishers medal; plastic free event so bring a reusable cup.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

Join a magical evening run through parkland past the illuminated Cowdray Ruins at the Cowdray Winter Night Run. Head torches are mandatory and there are 5 km and 10 km distances plus dog friendly canicross and kids races.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Join Freedom Racing on 7 December 2025 for a scenic 50k through the Surrey Hills, fully signed with live timing and generous aid stations on the out and back route. There is a 10 hour time limit and a free TRIBE bar at registration.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December at Holmesly Campsite for fully marked off road laps through heathland and woodland, with distances from 15K to a 50K ultra. Enjoy a festive trail vibe and the option to plant a tree instead of t..

The Mince Pie 10 is a festive 10-mile race held in Peacehaven, East Sussex, organized by Seaford Striders. The multi-terrain course features about six miles of farm tracks and bridleways, with the remaining four miles on quiet roads, includ..

The Trifarm Winter 10k is the final round and championship decider of a four race trail series, mostly off road through woodlands near the river. Enjoy a scenic winter trail challenge on footpaths and bridleways with a friendly vibe.

Enjoy a scenic 10 km trail loop around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve at Winchelsea Beach, racing with a friendly small field and marshalled course. Stay for tea and cake and chase prizes for first male and female finishers.

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

Tackle the Winter Downs 200, a 200 mile continuous trail loop around south England, with up to 96 hours to finish. Enjoy live tracking, staffed aid stations and classic buckle finisher rewards on a scenic mix of trails and roads.

Take part in the Essex Vets XC Championships on 13 December 2025 in Epping Forest for a tough and scenic 8k on forest trails. Veteran races and team prizes across age groups; entries online only until 7 December.

Middlesex Cross Country Championships return to Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Centre in Uxbridge on Saturday 13 December 2025. Youth and senior races from 2k to 12k, chip timed, open to clubs, schools and individuals.

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 a..

Join the 20th Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett near Hastings for festive, family friendly cross country races across farmland and woods. Multiple distances, medals, prizes and mince pies make this muddy, fun run a great seasonal tradition.

Join a festive 12 km trail in Chelmsford for a fun, social run with a brewery checkpoint en route. Entry includes a Santa hat, drink tokens, a Christmas medal and post run pints or upgrade to rum at the finish.

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.

Take on Winter Wanderlust, a 50 km trail ultramarathon along the scenic North Downs Way from Detling to Wye. Enjoy rugged chalk downs, three well stocked checkpoints, hot food and a finisher medal for those who make the cut.