Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Join Wharfedale Harriers on 21 December for The Stoop, an 8 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park with about 250 m ascent. Expect a festive vibe with a free Santa hat, post race tea and a Curly Wurly, and team entries welcome.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13 km trail run around scenic Melrose for a festive, hilly challenge suitable for varied weather. Limited to 150 places so sign up early for a fun seasonal outing with fellow runners.

Join the Soup Run 2025 on Sunday 21 December in Bembridge for a friendly 6 mile multi terrain run over undulating, hilly trails. Start and finish at Bembridge Youth and Community Centre with soup, a roll and a souvenir.

Join Chase the Pudding on Weymouth Beach for a festive Santa suit run along the sand, with a junior Chase the Elf for under 14s. Support The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund local youth projects while enjoying seasonal fun.

Join the festive Santa Dash 4 miles in Horwich on 21 December for a fun, family friendly fancy dress run. All finishers receive a Christmas medal and there are prizes for best costume plus spot prizes to keep the party lively.

Take on Orrest Sun Up in Windermere on Sun 21 Dec 2025, a bracing one mile climb to Orrest Head with stunning Lake District views. Entry on the day from The Phoenix Centre is £5 with donations supporting local community charities.

Celebrate early with The Early Christmas Present, a timed loop along the peaceful Stroud Waterways canal where you can run from 5k up to ultra on flat towpath. Limited places, bespoke finisher memento and virtual entry available.

Orienteering at Oakwell Hall country park on Sunday 21 December offers mixed woods, parkland and varied terrain for runners of all abilities. Novice and family courses include navigation help and hireable timing dibbers, so newcomers are we..

Celebrate the shortest day with the Winter Solstice Strider, a magical night run through St Ives Estate in Bingley raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Choose a 5k or 10k on multi terrain trails or run virtually and get a bespoke..

Celebrate the shortest day with an 8 mile trail run along St Cuthbert's Way from Hethpool to Wooler. Cheviot Trail Events provides transport to the start; trail shoes recommended and dogs are not permitted.

Enjoy a festive 5 mile night trail in Friston Forest on 22 December celebrating fun and adventure over racing. Pick up your number at The Plough & Harrow, follow the GPX on your phone, bring a head torch and earn a festive medal and drink.

Join a social trail run in Banchory on 22 Dec 2025 for short intervals to sharpen form, speed and power, coached by a trail expert. One hour session, friendly vibe and just 20 spots; entry £6.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas Marathon or Half Marathon around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, run on a scenic clockwise lake circuit. Enjoy a festive challenge, on course support and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Santa Claws 10km will take place in Thatcham on Wednesday 24 December 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

Join the festive North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 Dec 2025 to support Medicins sans Frontieres. Choose from three beach distances from 2 km to 10 km and enjoy a coastal, potentially splashy route for all ages.

Join the Christmas Day Cracker Run, a friendly 7 hour time challenge along the Thames at Wraysbury. Run as many laps as you like from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra distances, then celebrate with a festive goody bag and medal.

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Chevin Chase, a hilly 7 mile road and trail loop around scenic Otley Chevin near Guiseley. Chip timed and supporting local causes, finishers choose a technical shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Join the Boxing Day Boomerang at Dundonald Castle on Friday 26 December for a scenic 5 km or 10 km run supporting Ayrshire Sportsability. Enjoy castle views, tearoom treats and a festive community vibe with prizes and a charity raffle.

Runners v Riders is back on 26 December 2025 at Friday Woods, Colchester, where runners and cyclists go head to head for the historic Markham Cup. Expect a festive, muddy off road battle of about 3.5 miles with limited entry and on the day..

Finish the Crown to Crown series with a festive off road 5 km through bridleways and Willow Park on Boxing Day 2025. Scenic trail loop finishes by the Miller & Carter Crown pub with marshals and on course first aid.