Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic trails across the South Downs from Plumpton Racecourse with 21.3 km, 12.0 km or 9 km options weaving tree lines, hilltop views and a flat finish. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal make it a rewarding day out.

The Drop in Kendal sends runners blindfolded to a secret drop point and challenges them to get back to Podda & Wren Coffee Roasters without maps or GPS. Pick 10 or 15 mile routes and test your navigation and endurance in this offbeat challe..

Race The Light is a scenic trail run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe featuring tidal estuary crossings and coastal trails. Choose the 8.5 mile Classic or Half Marathon, head torch required, and finish with a bespoke medal.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap on Dec 6 2025 at Bleach Green Ennerdale, a steep 4 km fell with 410 m ascent and staggered handicap starts. Pre entry required, mandatory kit applies, and club AGM follows prize giving.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

The Fordh Sen Mighal will take place in St Ives on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 11 miles.

Take on a tough winter ultra through the wild Cheviot hills on a roughly 55 mile loop that challenges experienced runners with changeable conditions and a 24 hour cutoff. All finishers receive a GPS tracker, t shirt and medal.

Serious Santa trail races serve up rugged, scenic runs in the Black Mountains from Cwmdu Village Hall with Half Marathon, Ten Mile and 14 km options. Expect technical trails, festive vibes and handmade finisher trophies.

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5k or Junior Fun Run on 6 December 2025 at Birches Valley for a festive run through scenic wooded trails. Expect medals, free photos and fancy dress prizes while supporting Shelter.

Hit the Alyn Waters Winter Trails on 6 December 2025 for scenic 5 km and 10 km chip timed trail races, plus a 5 km canicross and a free children's 1 km dash. Friendly, accessible courses with medals for all and marshals throughout.

Take on the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K on Saturday 6 December 2025, running undulating reservoir trails with marked kilometres. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, post race goodies and a lively event village.

Celebrate Christmas with the Siblyback Santa Scamper at Siblyback Lake, a family friendly run with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km routes welcoming dogs and giving medals to all. Enjoy free race photos and Olive & Co café as the PGE trail finale.

Winter trail runs in the Brecon Beacons from Cwmdu Hall, across rocky ridges, moorland and single track trails in multiple distances. Well stocked checkpoints, full course support, mulled wine and mince pie, plus camping and dog friendly.

Take on 50 miles of winter trails around Telford and Shropshire, taking in Ironbridge and the Wrekin at the Telford T50 Trail Run. Clear waymarking, well stocked aid stations and friendly marshals make for a rewarding endurance day.

Join a magical evening run through parkland past the illuminated Cowdray Ruins at the Cowdray Winter Night Run. Head torches are mandatory and there are 5 km and 10 km distances plus dog friendly canicross and kids races.

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.