Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2024-2025

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 "Search For Santa" is a unique self-navigation trail race taking place on December 18, 2024, in Littley Green. Participants will embark on a 6-mile adventure using a written route description, with no course markings or marshals. The event encourages a fun atmosphere, featuring a secret destinat..

EpicTrails offers a unique guided running experience with its 10km event, "Exploring trails by headtorch." Participants will embark on a scenic journey starting from Milngavie Train Station, traversing local trails along the Clyde Coastal path and the West Highland Way. The runs are designed to be s..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners and supported by the Fell Runners Association, is a challenging 6.6km race featuring a 370m ascent, taking place entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain. Participants must possess extensive fell racing experience and provide eviden..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique evening running event taking place on the shortest day of the year at the St Ives Estate in Bingley. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km head torch run, designed to raise funds for Sue Ryder. The course features scenic off-road tracks and is chip-tim..

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas, offering participants a chance to enjoy a scenic run on one of the region's most popular hills. The race features a Canicross segment and has a flexible distance ranging from 6 to 12 k..

The Christmas Pudding Dash in Hastings is a festive multi-terrain running event that celebrates its 19th year in Pett. This family-friendly occasion features a main 5-mile race, a 2-mile Fun Run, and a Children's Scurry, ensuring fun for all ages. Participants can enjoy a scenic course through the p..

The Kong Winter Series - Loopy Latrigg will take place in Keswick on Saturday 21 December 2024.

The Beyond the Lune Winter Solstice Run is a trail running event taking place in Kirkby Lonsdale, featuring two courses: a challenging 20km and a scenic 10km. Designed by seasoned endurance athlete Stu Taylor, the routes showcase the area's natural beauty, including local footpaths and bridleways. P..

The Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is a challenging running event set for December 21, 2024, at The Nature Centre in Bridgend. Participants will tackle a mixed terrain course featuring steep hills, scenic road sections, and technical downhill trails. The race includes an 8-mile route known a..

The Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run, covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, with significant elevation gains. Scheduled for December, this event emphasizes self-reliance and navigational skills, as the route is unmarked and traverses tough mountain terrain. Partic..

The Elves 11ish Trail is a unique narrative trail race taking place on December 22, 2024, starting and finishing at the Blackwater Leisure Centre. Participants will navigate a circular route of 11 miles, primarily off-road, using written instructions instead of traditional markers. A well-stocked ch..

The "Slow and Dirty" running event is a 19k race along an old railway line, known historically as the Somerset and Dorset line. Despite its name, the race is actually quite level and takes place on a hard surface. The event welcomes runners of all abilities and encourages participants to bring their..

The Winter Wanderlust Races offer an exhilarating marathon and 50km trail adventure through the picturesque Kent Downs. Starting in Detling, participants will traverse the iconic North Downs Way, experiencing stunning landscapes and historical landmarks such as Lenham Cross and Thurnham Castle. With..

The Stoop is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place at Penistone Hill Country Park. The race covers a distance of 4.9 miles with a climb of 700 feet, featuring a scenic route that includes the Stoop – Standing Stone. Participants can enjoy junior races as well.Registr..

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races is a festive running event held in the scenic Chopwell Woods, a 360-hectare mixed woodland area near Gateshead. This popular event features various race distances, including a sold-out Family 1 Mile, a 4 Mile, and an 8 Mile race for participants aged 16 and o..

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 North Berwick Santa Beach Run, taking place on December 24, 2024, is a festive running event aimed at participants of all ages and abilities. Runners can choose from three distances: 2km, 5km, and 10km, along the scenic East Lothian coastline. This year, the event supports Médecins Sans Frontièr..

The Boxing Day Boomerang is a charity running event taking place at Dundonald Castle, featuring 5km and 10km courses. Participants can enjoy a mix of roads and trails while supporting a good cause during the festive season. The event includes opportunities to purchase raffle tickets for various priz..

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 timed with chip technology. Runners can choose between receiving a technica..