Trail Running calendar near Newport 2026-2027

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Take on The Holly Challenge on 24 January 2026 in Lightmoor Nature Reserve with distances from 5K to marathon and just 50 places available. Enjoy a scenic lane route, full support and a finisher medal.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

Spice Up Your Run Wales on 24 January 2026 at Dare Valley Country Park is a fun themed 7 hour time challenge where runners choose distances from 3km up to ultra, with optional fancy dress. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, and a Spice Gir..

The Stonehenge Stomp is a not timed walking event around Stonehenge with marked routes of 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km and 40 km and marshalled checkpoints. Fifty percent of proceeds support Salisbury Hospice Charity and entries are online onl..

Choose a half marathon or 10K through Moors Valley woodlands with muddy trails, steep climbs and chances to spot deer and birds of prey. Finishers get a wooden medal and the course is fully supported and timed.

Tackle muddy trails and steep climbs at the May Hill Massacre, a scenic cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire. Choose a 7 to 8 mile route or the longer 14 to 15 mile Mayhem loop, with a canicross option and limited entries.

Run scenic trails across the Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd at The Icing on the Cake on 31 Jan 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Finish by the National Trust tea rooms and join the cake competition for a sweet post race treat.

Starburster is a twilight 5 or 10 mile run through Hurn Forest on 31 January, with out and back laps on firm forest trails beneath sunset skies. Head torches are required and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England for trail care.

Oxford Town v Gown is an inter-club orienteering event in Oxford organised by OUOC and TVOC, featuring a roughly 6 km course with artificial barriers and team entries as Town, Gown or N A.

Chase winter trails at the Haldon Winter Run in Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options for runners and canicross teams. Fully marked routes, medals for finishers and championship stages add extra edge.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

The fourth race of the West Glamorgan XC League takes place on 1 February 2026 at scenic Kenfig Nature Reserve. Tackle 4.2 miles of classic cross country terrain with Cornelly Striders hosting; entries are limited so sign up from 19 January..

Join Haldon 5K & 10K on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Haldon Forest Park for scenic trail routes of 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km. All finishers receive medals, there are awards and free race photos, and canicross is welcome with no cut off time.

Join WRNL 12 in Corfe Mullen for a 60 minute street and park score orienteering event based around the Dorset Soldier pub. SI timing, free parking and pub food on site. Juniors enter free; bring high visibility clothing and a torch.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Discover The Brails on Saturday 7 February with four colour orienteering courses catering from beginners to experienced navigators across scenic estate land near Hungerford and Marlborough. Entries are online only so book early and come pre..

A short fell race from Cleeton St Mary covering 4.1 km and 229 m ascent, run on an unmarked course where map-and-compass navigation and Full Kit are required; pre-entry and on-the-day entry options are available.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.