Trail Running calendar near Machen 2026-2027

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this off road event lets participants choose from 5k to ultra and gives seven hours to complete the chosen distance; virtual entries and matching medals are available.

Winter trail races through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range finishing at Dare Valley Country Park. Options include a 34 mile ultra, a marathon and a linear half with marked routes, checkpoints and a compulsory kit list.

Off-road event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k to ultra distances with a seven-hour time limit, suitable for walkers or runners and with verified virtual entry options and medals.

Trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 include a family one mile plus 5 km and 10 km options, with canicross on the 5 km and 10 km. Finishers receive medals and seasonal refreshments.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit and both in-person and virtual entries.

A trail half marathon on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre combining an 8 mile section of The Hateful Eight with about five extra miles of muddy, technical terrain. Limited to 70 places with a costume prize and a bespoke..

A December fell race on Skirrid of about 5.7 km with 450 m of ascent, based at the Skirrid Inn near Llanvihangel Crucorny. Entry costs £10, competitors must be over 16, and the event includes a kit dump and spot prizes.

A Christmas themed timed lap event at Dare Valley Country Park with well maintained footpaths. Finishers receive a bobble hat, a themed medal and a goody bag with a vegan option.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

A Boxing Day fell event at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterley, covering 4.8 km with 244 m climb. Partially marked course with limited experience required; online entries for recorded times and proceeds go to Severn Hospice.

Trail runs along the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington on Sunday 27 December 2026. Two distances are offered: an around 30 mile multi terrain ultra and a half that follows the final section starting at Riverside Inn, Aymestrey.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

A two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on 1 January 2027 using measured 5.3k out-and-back laps on a former train line. Participants may start within the event window and must finish by the published cut-off time.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A countryside trail event in Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027, featuring coastal views, the Otter valley and sections of footpath and dismantled railway. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station support and an oak finis..

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..