Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

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

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 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..

Acorn South by Five - Pollok Park is part of a series of 5km running events inspired by the Glasgow race, The South Side Six. The event takes place across six parks over ten weeks, with participants required to complete at least five races to finish the series. While entry is free, a minimum donatio..

BigXmas Winter Trails is an exciting running event taking place in Greater Manchester, featuring three trail races designed to challenge participants and celebrate the festive spirit. Runners can choose from distances of 11km, Half Marathon, and Marathon, all starting and finishing at Sale Water Par..

The East Lothian Open Cross Country is a festive running event scheduled for December 15, 2024, at Whitekirk Hill Resort in North Berwick. Organized by Team East Lothian under UK Athletics rules, the event features a 2k route for under 11 athletes, a 5k course for under 17 participants, and a 7k rou..

A Guided Run: A Loop on the Far North Moor is an organized running event set in the scenic Dartmoor region. Participants will embark on a 13-mile route starting from Belstone, featuring climbs over various tors and hills, including one of Dartmoor's highest peaks. The run is predominantly off-road, ..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a scenic country park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour race, completing as many laps as they can on a 5.3k multi-terrain course featuring gravel paths and grassy areas. This event caters to runners o..

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..

The Christmas Pudding Race is an exciting running event that takes participants through approximately 8 miles of diverse trails, including tarmac, mud, and forest paths. This unique race challenges runners with its varied terrain, making it a fun and engaging experience. The event is set to take pla..

The St Piran's Revenge Trail 10K, organized by Perran Trail Runners, is a challenging race set in Perranporth, Cornwall, featuring a new course with added dunes and over 1000 feet of ascent. This event, part of Cornwall's Multi Terrain Running Series, takes place on December 15, 2024, and includes s..

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a competitive cross-country running event held annually from November to February, featuring seven races. Exclusively for fully paid-up members of 16 affiliated clubs, participants compete for individual and team awards across various age categories. Each r..

The Mince Pi Run, scheduled for December 15, 2024, offers a unique running experience with distances ranging from 3.14 to 31.4 miles on a scenic, mostly flat off-road course. Participants can choose from various options, including a Pi marathon and a 1-mile fun run for younger kids shaped like the P..

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 Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a revitalized running event that offers participants a choice between a 10-mile or a 4-mile multi-terrain route, set against the scenic backdrop of the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. After a five-year hiatus, this iconic race invites runners to experience its uniq..