Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Take on Rudolph's Romp, a scenic 25 mile route across the Yorkshire Wolds with sweeping views of the Vale of York and the Humber. Organised by LDWA East Yorkshire on 6 December 2025.

Brave the winter trails of Salisbury Plain with undulating terrain, steep climbs and compact tracks across historic military land. Half and marathon options come with marked routes, aid stations and finisher medals, so bring trail shoes.

Enjoy the Otterton Reindeer Run on 6 December with a festive 3 km fun run or a 10 km multi terrain through the Otter Valley. Family friendly, fancy dress prizes and village refreshments with proceeds aiding local projects.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Experience a magical night trail run through the atmospheric Cowdray Estate, passing the iconic ruins under the stars. Choose kids and adult distances from 3 km to 10 km for a fun evening in the Run the Seasons Winter series.

Join the NIMRA Run for Rescue, a challenging hilly 10 km trail at Tollymore Forest Park on Saturday 6 December 2025. Give a voluntary donation to support Mourne Mountain Rescue and enjoy marshalled scenic trails plus post race prizes.

Take on the Really Wild Boar fell race on Sat 6 Dec 2025 in the York Dales, a 9 km challenge with 450 m of climb through classic fell terrain. On the day entry is £10 and includes soup and a roll. Register at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.

Join the Bobble Wobble Run at Hardy Farm for a relaxed off road towpath run around Chorlton Water Park with flexible rock up starts. Finishers get a bobble hat and medal while the race supports Flock and Fluff charity.

Support Hospice of St Francis at the Wild Christmas Charity Run, a guided 8km trail or 4km family walk from Church Farm Cafe. Enjoy a mince pie with entry, optional fancy dress and limited places so book early.

Mortonhall local orienteering on Saturday 6 December offers courses from short junior loops to a challenging green 5.6 km course, across estate and campsite terrain. Advance entries recommended to guarantee a waterproof map.

Celebrate the season at the Kings Seat Santa Day Hill Race in Dunkeld on 6 December, a family friendly hill run around the cathedral with 1 km junior and 5 km senior routes. Fancy dress is optional and prizes will be awarded.

Join the Christmas Charity Trail The 12 Woods of Christmas on 6 December 2025 at The Generals Arms in Little Baddow for a festive off road run supporting Farleigh Hospices. Choose about 3.5 or 6 miles, follow a narrative route and enjoy sea..

Run a scenic 50k through the Surrey Hills on a fully signed out and back trail with food stations and live timing. Friendly for newcomers to ultras yet rewarding for seasoned trail runners.

Take on a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, starting on the dam and winding past woodlands, ponds and Sanctuary Bay. Choose the 10 mile run or canicross with your dog and enjoy a friendly, fast course and postrace treats.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows near Peterborough offers a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain lap with 4 hour or 6 hour timed options. Run as many laps as you like, refill at base camp and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle the hills at the 36th Cardington Cracker on 7 December 2025 near Church Stretton. This 14.5 km FRA AM fell race climbs 793 m across rough winter terrain so advance entry is advised.

Join the Mytholmroyd Fell Race on Sunday 7 December 2025, a tough 6 mile course near Hebden Bridge with roughly 500 m of climb over exposed moorland. Entries are limited to 200 and strict kit checks mean book early.

Sea 2 Summit on 7 December 2025 sets off from Prestatyn seafront along the stunning Offa's Dyke National Trail with half, full and 33 mile ultra options. Expect rugged winter trails, summit finishes and required safety kit; coach return is..

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December 2025 for a festive run through heath and woodland in the New Forest. Fully marked single lap courses from 15km to 50km start at Holmesly Campsite and you can plant a tree instead of a medal.

Celebrate the season at the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park, a festive 10k, 5k and junior race around the reservoir on mostly flat trails. Enjoy medals, photos and fancy dress prizes while supporting Shelter.