Trail Running calendar near Wye 2026-2027

Three single-loop ultra races of 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles start and finish in Eastbourne, crossing the Seven Sisters and running toward Plumpton. Courses use grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths on the South Downs.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Dorking along the Greensand Way through the Surrey Hills, with a 5 mile loop, marked and supported aid stations, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

The Mince Pie 10 will take place in Peacehaven on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run 10 miles.

A 200 mile continuous winter trail loop around the South of England via the North Downs Way, Vanguard Way and South Downs Way. Runners have up to 96 hours, may use crews and access three major aid stations with drop bags.

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.

A festive time challenge along the River Thames in Staines where runners choose distances from 3 km up to 50 km. The event is signed, offers medals and pins, aid stations and goody bags.

A 100 mile winter point to point trail across the South Downs and North Downs from Amberley Museum to Juniper Hall with a 35 hour limit, three aid stations, crew and drop bag support, medical cover and a strict mandatory kit list.

Mince Pi Run on 13 December 2026 at Shalford Park, Guildford offers looped offroad races from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, a Pi marathon option and a one mile fun run shaped like the Pi symbol. The course runs along the water and results are posted..

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

The Festive Friston Forest Night Trail Run will take place in Litlington on Monday 14 December 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.

A festive multi terrain cross country in Pett, East Sussex with a main five mile loop, a 2 Mile Fun Run and a children's Drumsticks Scurry. The event raises funds for Shelter and includes a bespoke medal and free photos.

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A dawn to dusk trail challenge at Box Hill where runners complete laps of a roughly 10 mile loop with about 2,400 ft ascent per lap; entries include insurance, medical cover and a finisher medal.

A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.

A lap-based running challenge at Abberton Reservoir on 20 December 2026. Runners complete repeated 5 km loops on off-road paths, with a free feed station, a medal for all and proceeds supporting Essex Wildlife Trust.

A flexible 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames in Staines with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, finisher medals and goody bags. An optional Christmas Dinner at The Last Hop is available for an extra fee.

Final round of a four event winter trail series with over 95% off road on public footpaths and bridleways. Held at Trifarm in Boreham, the event uses a mostly clockwise 10 km course with on site parking and basic facilities.

A looped trail event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a 7 hour time limit. Distances range from 5 km to ultra and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.