Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

The Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2024, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. Each finisher will receive a ..

The Chevin Chase is a popular multi-terrain race held annually on Boxing Day in Guiseley, featuring a scenic 7-mile circuit around Otley Chevin. Celebrating its 46th year, the event attracts up to 2,000 participants, who are divided into four waves for a more organized experience. Proceeds from the ..

The Pitsea RC Crown to Crown is a 5K off-road trail race taking place on December 26, 2024, at Westley Heights Country Park. This event welcomes participants of all abilities, with a focus on safety and community spirit. The race features a mass start, and the route includes bridleways and sections ..

Runners v Riders is a festive running and cycling event held on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, at Friday Woods, a military training ground in Colchester, Essex. This traditional competition pits runners against cyclists in a challenging 3-lap course, approximately 3.5 miles long, with the first six ..

Boxing Day Night is a unique running event taking place on December 26, 2024, featuring a scenic route that includes Lucifers Loch and Jesus' Thimble. Participants will meet at Craigton Road and are required to use head torches due to the evening setting. This social run is designed for those who ca..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run is a new running event set to take place at the scenic Rauceby Estate, a 2000-acre property featuring the historic Rauceby Hall. This all-terrain race covers approximately 10 kilometers, with at least 25% of the course on private land that has never hosted a race before, a..

The Totley Two Turtle Doves Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Totley AC, taking place on Boxing Day. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with an ascent of 270 meters, classified as a BS category race. Participants navigate a challenging course that includes steep climbs, descents, a..

The Boxing Day Boomerang is a charity running event organized by Scott Brown Fitness, taking place at Dundonald Castle. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km courses, which feature a mix of roads and trails. The event aims to raise funds for Cash for Kids, making it a meaningful way to suppor..

The Layer Twixmas Trail is a 6-mile self-navigation trail run scheduled for December 27, 2024, in Layer-de-la-Haye. Participants will receive a written route description on the day, as the course is unmarked and unsupervised. The event encourages festive attire, with a £10 cash prize for the best co..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging fell race taking place on December 27, 2024. This Category AS race covers a distance of 3.14 km (2.1 miles) with a significant climb of 405 meters (1,329 feet). The route begins at Stock Ghyll Lane and features a steep ascent, rocky..

The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler, Northumberland. Participants will embark on a circular route that includes a steady climb to the base of Humbleton Hill, followed by a descent along the St Cuthberts Way, ultimately returning ..

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) Ultra is an exciting running event featuring two routes of 30 miles and 15 miles, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington. This winter event emphasizes a no-frills, self-navigating adventure through the picturesque Marc..

The Castlewellan Christmas Cracker is an exciting running event taking place in Castlewellan, featuring a challenging 8.5-mile course that traverses roads, fields, and forest tracks. Participants run in teams of two, with both members required to finish together. All finishers receive a medal, and t..

The The Seven Sins Run & Immortal Sinner will take place in Blakeney from Saturday 28 December 2024 to Monday 30 December 2024.

The Ilford AC 10 Mile Cross Country is an annual race organized by Ilford Athletic Club, taking place in Hainault Forest. The event features a challenging 10-mile course consisting of three laps across tracks and grassland. This race honors Kevin Newell, with a portion of the proceeds donated to his..

The Community Canal Run is a free running event organized by Channel Events in partnership with Start Running Stay Running and Taunton Running Club. Participants can choose between a scenic 14-mile route starting at the YMCA in Bridgwater and finishing at COACH in French Weir Park, Taunton, or a sho..

The Christmas Charity Run at Rathfinny is a unique running event set in the picturesque Rathfinny Wine Estate, known for its sustainable practices and stunning landscapes. Participants will navigate two 5km loops through the vineyard, with a focus on minimizing ecological impact by limiting entries ..

The Gingerbread Run is a unique off-road running event taking place at Uffcott farmland, featuring a scenic course that includes farm tracks, fields, and small hills. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Each participant will receive an edible gi..

The Trifarm Winter Trail Run 10k is the concluding event of a four-round seasonal trail run series, taking place at Trifarm in Boreham. This predominantly off-road race features a scenic route along public footpaths and bridleways. Participants can collect their race numbers on-site, and there will ..

The Newcastle Town Moor Marathon is an annual running event featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and a 6-hour challenge. Set in the scenic Newcastle Town Moor, participants will navigate a certified 7-lap course through historic Exhibition Park. The event is organized by the North East Marathon..