Trail Running calendar near Westonbirt 2025-2026

Winter X is a scenic trail run through the Meon Valley and South Downs offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km routes from Meonstoke. Enjoy marked trails, chip timing, stocked checkpoints, an event tee and post race food and drink.

Run an undulating 10K cross country over Croft Hill and through a stream at the Acresford Sand and Gravel site in Huncote, Leicestershire. A friendly low cost, no prizes event with junior laps and a 400 runner limit.

Join the Community Canal Run for a scenic off road route along the canal and River Tone into Taunton. Free to enter with registration required, choose a 14 mile or 7.5 mile route and enjoy cafes and a relaxed, untimed atmosphere.

Gingerbread Run is a festive 5 mile off road run across farmland with mud, rolling hills and a halfway Prosecco stop. Finish with homemade soup and an edible gingerbread medal while raising money for Brighter Futures and the Lily Foundation..

Join a festive 60 minute score event at Knightshayes National Trust on Sunday 28 December in scenic parkland and woodland. Mass start, map open at the hooter and race to collect as many controls as you can.

Enjoy a scenic winter countryside run of about 12.5 miles around Warminster while supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect competitive prizes, event merchandise and winter conditions so book ahead to secure your place.

Frozen Phoenix Day 1 on 29 December 2025 offers a flat canalside course at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames. Pick 5 km, marathon or ultra, run laps and claim a rainbow plated finishers medal onsite or virtually.

Ring in the new year at the River Thames Run, a scenic 6 hour timed challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club with 5k to ultra options on a flat riverside course. TRA licensed and welcoming atmosphere.

Join MLS Long Valley North: The Nick Bateson Trophy on Wednesday 31 December for an exciting Military League orienteering meeting. Routes range from novice Orange to challenging Brown plus a 75 minute score event, ideal for all abilities.

Join Rhino Run on the River Thames at Wraysbury near Egham to support the save the rhino cause, with some proceeds donated. Pick 5k up to marathon or ultramarathon, or tackle a six hour challenge and enjoy club facilities.

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Country to Capital is a 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, roads and a canal towpath into the city. GPS tracking and checkpoints guide runners to a lively canal side finish.

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.

Guided 30 mile trail run through the Surrey Hills from St Martha's Hill, taking in Denbies Wine Estate and the top of Box Hill. Led by an experienced ultra coach, this friendly group run promises an epic day on the North Downs Way for seaso..

Explore the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys in the Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 mile walking and running challenge across upland terrain. Waymarked but requiring map skills, it is volunteer run with proceeds to local charities.

Join the Chilli Flamingo Run at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames for a timed, multi lap trail race along the flat riverside towpath. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy aid stations and same day results within a 7 hour limit.

Run a fast, accurately measured 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January, three laps of scenic pathways with trophies and a bespoke medal. The family friendly race supports Umbrella Fair Northampton and accepts on the day entries.

Choose 12.1 km or 21.4 km and tackle scenic rolling trails around Farley Mount, starting from Sparsholt College near Winchester. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and on site support for a friendly countryside race.

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..