Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2025-2026

Join a guided trail run at Box Hill, Dorking covering 12.5 miles with about 1000 m of ascent through steep, technical woodland and open fields. This noncompetitive group run suits fit trail runners and finishes with an alcohol free beer.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.

Take on the new winter St Edmund Way Ultra on 5 December 2026, an 80 miles route through Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Remote trails, checkpoints and live public tracking make this a true day and night test of endurance.

Run the Sussex Downs Trail Run at Plumpton Racecourse for stunning South Downs and sea views across 9, 12 or 22 km routes. Expect rolling trails, friendly marshals, chip timing and a finisher medal for a rewarding winter trail experience.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a festive trail run in Otley with a surprise mystery route and handicap starts based on past pace. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles and finish with a medal, T shirt and hot food.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

Mad Running Junkies' Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon on 19 December in Aberkenfig, Bridgend offers a festive mixed trail with mud, climbs and scenic views. Enjoy mince pies, a bespoke medal and prizes for the best fancy dress.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a 12 mile trail run linking the Pentland hills to a sandy beach finish at Musselburgh. Expect a mix of trails, urban navigation and cross country terrain as you descend from Allermuir toward the coast.

Kick off 2027 with a 7 hour timed challenge in Exmouth on the scenic tarmac of the old Capel Lane rail line. Tackle as many 5.3 km laps as you can on this mainly flat out and back course and earn a finisher medal.

Tackle the Pendle Way in a day from Barley, a winter waymarked trail through stunning South Pennines scenery for runners and walkers. Choose 45 miles or 30 miles, expect big climbs and bring required winter kit.