Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Winter Downs 200 is a challenging 200-mile continuous trail run scheduled for December 11-15, 2024. The course forms a loop around southern England, incorporating notable trails such as the North Downs Way and South Downs Way. Participants have 96 hours to complete the race, with live tracking a..

EpicTrails invites runners to join the 8km guided run, "Hunting out more trails by head torch," starting from Milngavie Train Station. This event focuses on exploring local trails, including the Clyde Coastal path and West Highland Way, in a social and supportive atmosphere. Participants will be gui..

Join the festive fun at the Saturn Christmas Jumper Dachshund Through The Snow Run, a unique running event set along the scenic River Thames. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with options ranging from a minimum of 5km to ultra distances. The event welcomes runne..

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal running event featuring a long half marathon (15 miles) and an ultramarathon (30 miles) along the scenic North Coast of Cornwall. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, participants will start at Porth Beach, with half marathon runners being transported to Har..

The 19th Regular Irregular is a walking and running event set in the scenic Holmfirth area, featuring three loop routes of varying distances: 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles, and 4.2 miles. Participants can choose to complete one or more loops in order of length. The event is organized by one of the friendlie..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K is a festive running event organized by Nice Work Race Management, featuring a scenic course through the beautiful Cannock Chase forest. Participants can choose between a 10K, 5K, or a Junior Fun Run, with the 10K and 5K courses primarily on hard track and fore..

The Crag Fell Handicap Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell race set in the scenic Ennerdale area. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the race covers a distance of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1345 feet. This event features a unique handicap format, where indivi..

The Valhalla Winter Run is a 6-hour lapped running event set in the scenic grounds of York University. Participants can choose their challenge, running anywhere from a single lap (2.2 miles) to multiple laps, with options for half marathon and marathon distances. Each runner receives a bespoke medal..

The NSCCL Rugeley is part of the North Staffs Cross Country League, featuring traditional cross country races in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The event includes four races, with scoring based on individual and team performances across various age categories. Participants can compete as pa..

The PieAthlon is a unique 6-kilometre trail running event that combines fitness with the enjoyment of delicious pies. Set against a scenic backdrop, participants navigate diverse terrains, including hills and forests, while enjoying pie feed stations stocked with a variety of savory and sweet pies. ..

The Blanchland Moon Runner 10K is a unique night-time trail race that combines the thrill of running with the beauty of the wilderness. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, this event features a fully marked 10K course, ideal for both novice and experienced runners. Participants will navigate through a ..

The Moors the Merrier is a festive running and walking event set in the scenic moors of Hebden Bridge. Participants can enjoy a challenging 21-mile circular route that begins and ends at Hebden Bridge Golf Club, traversing various moors including Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall, and Erringden. The e..

The Winter Tolkien Trail Race invites participants to experience a unique running event on the scenic trails that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the race covers a distance of 11.1 km, starting at Stonyhurst College, where Tolkien once taught.Runners will traverse picturesq..

The Cairnsmore Hill Race is a challenging running event set in the Southern Galloway mountains, featuring a circular route of 17.50 km (11 miles) with an ascent of 800 meters (2560 feet). Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the race is organized by Galloway Mountain Rescue and is open to participants o..

The HLDR Meon Winter X will take place in Meonstoke on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

The Winter Celtic Trail Races, taking place on December 14, 2024, offer a thrilling trail running experience in South Wales. Celebrating its fifth year, the event features three race distances: a 50k ultra, a full marathon, and a half marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Afan Fores..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, hosted in the scenic Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, offer a variety of running events suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a 10km trail run, a family-friendly 1-mile event, and duathlons. The event emphasizes a festive atmosphere, w..

The Bauble Bimble is a festive running event taking place at Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, on December 15, 2024. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed event, running laps of a 5.3k multi-terrain course that includes footpaths and grassy areas. This event is suitable for runners of ..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a multi-terrain running event taking place in the scenic Mortimer Forest, located on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. Scheduled for December 15, 2024, the race features two routes: a challenging 10-mile course that includes the notorious Big Dippers and a climb ..

The Soup Run is a 6-mile multi-terrain social running event taking place at the Bembridge Youth & Community Centre. Participants can enjoy a scenic, undulating trail while engaging with fellow runners. The entry fee includes a souvenir, soup and roll, and a chance to win prizes through a raffle, wit..