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Name: Haldon Winter Series
Start: 2026-02-01
End: 2026-02-01
Location: Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026

Haldon Winter Run 2026

The Haldon Winter Run is a timed trail event in Haldon Forest, Devon, held on Sunday February 1, 2026. The organisers describe it as a no pressure trail run around forest terrain. The course is fully marked and water points are provided.

Distances offered include:

2.5K
5K and 10K Canicross
5K and 10K trail runners

Route maps are available for the 2.5K and the 5/10K loop. Canicross entries are explicitly accepted, and the event forms part of Canicross Championship Stage 6 and the 2026 Trail Running Championship Stage 2. Personalised bibs are available for entrants who register at least one week before the event.

All finishers receive a medal. There are awards for top finishers in each distance. The event is organised by a Cornwall-based events company that runs multiple trail and family events across Cornwall and Devon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Haldon Forest

Race information

Website

10 km

10k

5 km

2.5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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