Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half m..

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.

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Whinberry Naze fell race in Rawtenstall, a punchy 4 mile course with 229 m climb across Pennine fells. Enter on the day for a festive atmosphere, fancy dress prizes and a friendly post race vibe.

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Join the WIM Boxing Day Canter for a lively one hour score orienteering with a mass start and festive bonus controls to chase. Head to Moors Valley Country Park for waterproof maps, SI punching and a fun after Christmas adventure for all ab..

Join the Boxing Day Run, a spirited 3.5 mile route from the Devils Punch Bowl Hotel across Hindhead commons and up Gibbet Hill. Pick a competitive category or the fun Drinking Run with a pint at the two mile point.

Take on the classic Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December 2025, a scenic out and back to the rocky summit. Expect steep stone steps, open fell running and a warm finish at Force Cafe, with pre entry and mandatory kit required.

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Castlewellan Christmas Cracker on 27 December 2025 is a festive two person team run of about 8.5 miles through roads, fields and forest tracks. Entries are full with a waiting list; finishers get a medal, prizes and post race soup.

Run a scenic 10k around the historic Rauceby Estate on 27 December, winding through parkland surrounding the Grade II listed Rauceby Hall. A festive post Christmas challenge set in 2,000 acres of rolling countryside.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Join EPOC MapRun in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, with routes from 1.4 to 4.9 km for all abilities. Use the MapRun app or grab a map, enjoy the park cafe and return to the Community Room when you finish.

Join the Guisborough Woods Fell Race, a tough 5.5 mile three lap forest course with steep climbs and technical slippery descents. Part of the Dave Parry Lets Run Winter Series, it welcomes seniors, teams and juniors.

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.