Trail Running calendar near Hafren Forest 2025-2026

Join the 12 Drummers Drumming Run on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for off road laps through vineyards with a cheeky hill each circuit. Pick a distance from 5k to ultra and enjoy a friendly walkers and runners vibe.

Run the A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon on 20 December for a festive, challenging trail with mixed terrain and a steep Hill of Doom finish. Enjoy seasonal treats, a finisher medal and a prize for best Christmas fancy dress.

Run Moel Famau's festive Piece of String at Bwlch Penbarras on 20 Dec 2025, a surprise 6 to 12 km trail where the exact route is only revealed near the end. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and festive medal and a canicross race runs before the..

Get into the festive spirit at Santa Run Wales in Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, a family friendly fun run with optional fancy dress, Christmas music and mince pies. Every finisher earns a festive medal and goody bag.

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.

Cheshire Cross Country Championships on 3 January 2026 at Kelsall Equestrian Centre, with races from Under 11 to senior and veteran runners over classic cross country terrain. Club athletes chase individual and team honours. Entries online.

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.

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 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..

Explore Cannock Chase on a self navigation 27 km route with 540 m of ascent, visiting trig points and checkpoints for a true fell running challenge. Finish at Milford Common for club hospitality and post race refreshments.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Slothful Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye on 12 Jan 2026 features offroad laps through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra with on site food, free parking and medals for paid and virtual finishers.

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 is a seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye, with daily distance choices from 5k to ultra over vineyard laps and a hill. Earn a unique medal each day or join via the virtual option.

Take on The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 January 2026, an off road lap course through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walkers are welcome and you have a seven hour time limit to conquer your chosen cha..

Take on the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye, an offroad multi lap challenge through vineyards with a hill on each lap. Choose a distance from 5k to ultra and aim to complete your target within seven hours.

On 15 January 2026 tackle vineyard loops at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye and pick a distance from 5k to ultra. Off road laps, a hill and 7 hour time limit create a rewarding challenge, with Seven Deadly Sins medals and a virtual option.

Run the Gluttonous Run on 16 January at Pengethley Manor, a scenic off road loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Earn a unique Seven Deadly Sins medal or take part virtually.

The Greedy Run on 17 Jan 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye lets runners and walkers pick distances from 5k to ultra on a tough off road vineyard course with short hills. Entrants must finish within a seven hour limit.