Trail Running calendar near Westonbirt 2026-2027

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. Walkers and runners have seven hours to complete their chosen race, with a virtual option also available.

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event lets you choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have seven hours to complete your run or walk. A virtual option allows participation from anyw..

Celtic Trail Races bring three winter trail distances in South Wales, from flowing single track to steep climbs, with views over the Brecon Beacons. Courses are waymarked and finish at Dare Valley Country Park with checkpoint support.

Part of a festive Christmas series, the 8 Maids a Milking run offers a choice of distances on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. With a 7-hour time limit, it's open to both walkers and runners. You can also take part virtually fr..

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

A 10 mile cross country run through the West Wight landscape on 13 December 2026, with hilly terrain, strong marshal support and a memento for finishers. Entry is limited and the published fee is £27.50.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run offers a festive challenge on December 17, 2026, with distances from 5k to an ultra marathon. It's a UKA-licensed event open for both in-person and virtual participation. Registration is available until the even..

A trail half marathon at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre on 19 December 2026 featuring an initial 8-mile mixed terrain section followed by 5+ miles with mud, water and steep climbs, limited to 70 entrants and with a fancy dress prize.

Celebrate the season with the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a 7 hour Time Challenge where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get a bobble hat and themed medal with distance pins and park a..

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club in Egham, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a Christmas themed medal, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag.

A free community run along canal tow paths between Bridgwater and Taunton, offered in 14-mile and 7.5-mile options. The event is non-competitive, requires registration for insurance, and passes three cafes en route.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.

Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering a 7 mile course with seven named hills and a 14 mile double lap option. Terrain can be muddy and wet and canicross waves are available.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, London, mixing country trails and Grand Union Canal towpath. The race includes GPS tracking, five checkpoints, baggage transfer, mandatory kit and an 11 hour cutoff.

A timed lap event along the Thames towpath combining running and a doughnut theme. Participants choose how many 5.3 km laps to run, receive a bespoke finisher medal, and can take part attended or virtually.

A countryside trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with two route options, including a Half Marathon. The course is rolling with tree-lined sections and vistas, starts at Sparsholt College with ample parking, and offers finisher medal..