Trail Running calendar near Willen Lake 2026-2027

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Explore West Woods near Marlborough in a British Orienteering regional event offering courses for beginners to experienced orienteers across varied woodland terrain. Online entry only and parking is limited so book early.

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10 km trail run that visits the Atlantic Wall and offers sweeping open views. Runs are led by a qualified coach in a friendly group, at sunset or by headtorch, with a chance of an alcohol free beer after.

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel in a scenic point to point trail event on 18 January 2026. Choose a marathon or 15 mile off road route that finishes by Arundel Castle with river views and rolling downs.

Take on the Benfleet 15, a 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park on 18 January 2026, with sections of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, sea wall and undulating downs. Chip timed with muddy trails so bring your own re..

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.

Explore Pippingford Park at this orienteering event on Sunday 18 January 2026, with courses for beginners, juniors and experienced navigators. Register online by 17 January to secure your place.

Run orienteering in Micheldever Forest on Sunday 18 January with an updated ISOM map and courses for all abilities. EMIT eCards, parking on forest tracks, toilets and nearby pubs make it a convenient winter forest adventure.

Join Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 for night street orienteering in Chelmsford using MapRun, part of the ten event series where your best six count. Bring a head or hand torch and wear high visibility clothing; under 16s need an adult.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Take on a three hour nighttime trail at Holmbury St Mary and rack up as many 5 km laps as you can by headtorch. Entry includes a bowl of chilli or curry and prizes for the first finishers.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Enjoy a scenic two day January Half Marathon and 10k on the traffic free Tissington Trail between Ashbourne and Buxton, with gentle climbs out and easy returns. Choose one day or both and earn a bespoke medal and free photos.

Brutal at Bagshot on 24 January 2026 is a gritty, hilly off road challenge on the Army Alpine circuit with bogs, knee to waist deep water holes and twisting, zigzag climbs. Pick a 5 km single lap or test yourself over two laps for 10 km.

Huffin Puffin Run on 24 Jan 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames. Flat 5.3 km riverside loop with distances from 5 km to ultra; lap as you like within the time limit and enjoy aid stations and digital results.

Pick your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter and tackle looped trails through woods and footpaths. Distances from 7 km up to marathon and ultra are offered, with an aid station serving food and drinks.