Trail Running Calendar South East (England) 2025-2026

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

The Hurtwood 50K, organized by Freedom Racing, is a popular late-season ultra running event held in the scenic Surrey Hills. This 50-kilometer trail ultra features a fully signed long-distance route with additional race signage, ensuring clear navigation. The course includes an out-and-back section..

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail run held in South East England, starting and finishing at Juniper Hall, Dorking. Scheduled for December 10-14, 2025, the race forms a large loop incorporating five major trails: North Downs Way, Vanguard Way, South Downs Way, Wayfarers..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

The Christmas Pudding Dash in Pett, near Hastings, East Sussex, is a festive multi-terrain cross country running event celebrating its 20th year. The main race covers approximately 4.2 miles on an undulating, muddy trail through farmland and woods, offering scenic countryside views. Alongside the 5-..

The Winter Wanderlust 50km is an ultra-trail race held in Kent, UK, starting at Detling Village Hall and finishing at Wye Village Hall. Covering 50 kilometers with approximately 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the course follows the scenic North Downs Way, featuring rolling hills, vineyards, ancient..

The Festive Friston Forest Night Trail Run is a 5-mile self-navigated night trail run held in the scenic countryside of Friston Forest and downlands near Litlington, East Sussex. Participants follow a Strava GPX route, aided by a written narrative and a tail runner for support. The event starts and..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exhilarating night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, featuring races of 10 miles, 10K, 5K, as well as Canix and children's races for ages 3-11. Participants navigate through enchanting woodlands under the stars, illuminated by headlamps, making fo..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.1 is a trail running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with options to enter single races or bundled series of three runs. The event offers a scenic trail running experience in the Surrey c..

The Country to Capital Ultra Marathon is a renowned 43-mile point-to-point race starting at the Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover and finishing near Little Venice Canal Basin in London. Serving as the official opener to the ultra running season, it attracts a global field of elite and amateur runne..

The South Downs & Arundel Winter Trails is a scenic mixed terrain running event featuring 15-mile and marathon distances. The point-to-point course follows the historic Pilgrim Trail, "The Old Way," from Mayflower Park in Southampton to finishes at Titchfield Abbey (15 miles) and Boundary Oak School..

The Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K is a trail running event held at Moors Valley Country Park & Forest in Dorset. Scheduled for January 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a half marathon consisting of two laps and a 10K with one lap. The course features scenic woodland trails..

The Windsor Trail Run January 2026, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, UK. Set against the scenic backdrop of Windsor Castle, this event offers a flat, chip-timed trail course with two distance options: a 10K and a Half Marathon. Both routes feature well-marked..

The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series is an eco-friendly trail running event held at Pippingford Park Manor in East Sussex. This series features two races—10 miles and 5 miles—across undulating, multi-terrain park and forest trails that showcase picturesque scenery. Designed to offer a guilt-free, s..

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a challenging last-person-standing endurance running event held at Church Farm, Litlington, near Alfriston. Participants run a 4.2-mile loop every hour, starting precisely on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features a mix of single..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.2 is a running event held at Hound House Road, Surrey GU5 9JG. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km race distances. The start line and parking are conveniently located in a field off Hound House Road, marked by flags and signs for easy navigation.The event offers b..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..