Trail Running calendar near Monmouth 2025-2026

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Event details The Partridge in a Pear Tree is part of the organiser’s 12 Days of Christmas race series, held on 7th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose a target distance and mu..

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a testing 14.5 km fell race around The Lawley near Church Stretton. Expect steep, muddy climbs and scenic views; strong grip and full fell kit are advised. Pre entry is required as places are limited.

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Event details 2 Turtle Doves is part of a Christmas series held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Participants choose one of these distances: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half Marathon Marathon Ultra Each lap measur..

Event details The 5 Golden Rings Run is part of a Christmas series held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose one target distance: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half Marathon Marathon Ultra Each lap is 2...

Event details The 6 Geese a-laying Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series held on 12 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose one target distance: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half M..

Event information The 7 Swans a Swimming is part of the organiser’s 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 13th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The course is offroad and runs..

Event information Celtic Trail Races is a trail running event based at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Routes go through the Afan Forest and the Rhigos mountain range and finish on sections of the Coed Morgannwg Way..

Tackle scenic multi terrain trails through Mortimer Forest with 10 mile and 4 mile options, including climbs to High Vinnalls and sweeping views across the Welsh Marches. Hosted by Ludlow Runners, this December trail race blends challenge a..

Event details The 8 Maids a Milking is scheduled for 14th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The event is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series. The course is off-road and runs within th..

The Mortimer Forest Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 14 December 2025. You can run between 4 and 10 miles.

Gloucestershire Cross Country League presents four autumn and winter fixtures at Nympsfield, Cirencester Park, Bath and Cheltenham, with the county relays moved to 3 January 2026. Enter via Entry4Sports UK; late entries not permitted.

Event details The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The route is off-road and runs entirely withi..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon mixes festive fun with a testing trail route including the infamous Hill of Doom. With only 50 places, expect fancy dress prizes, a bespoke medal and seasonal treats like mulled wine.

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distan..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is f..

Santa Claws 10km is a winter cross-country event organized by Racing Line Running, held at Renegade Brewery in the grounds of the Yattendon Estate, Berkshire. The course is a multi-terrain 10km, with a Canicross 10km option for runners with..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 offers a scenic point to point challenge from Ludlow to Kington with a 30 mile ultra or a 16 mile Croft 15. Enjoy limestone tops, wooded valleys and ancient hill forts on this invigorating winter..

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.