Alton
Trail Running Calendar near Alton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 214 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Lap-based timed running on the Downslink at Southwater with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour limit; all participants receive a finisher medal.
Northchapel Santa Dash on 29 November features festive 5K, 2.5K and a toddler scramble with medals for all and proceeds for Northchapel Village School.
December 2026
Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.
A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.
Map and compass adventure in the Surrey Hills on 5 December 2026, with run and bike options for solo entrants or teams and bike hire available.
A festive seafront run in Portsmouth on 6 December with a flat course, themed medals, spot prizes and a 100-participant limit.
A 200 mile continuous winter trail adventure forming a giant loop across the south of England with a 96 hour time limit and 22500 feet of elevation.
A Christmas timed run along the Thames in Walton on Thames with lap-based distances from a 5.3 km loop up to ultra and medal or no medal entry options.
A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.
Mince Pi Run on 13 December 2026 at Shalford Park, Guildford offers looped offroad races from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, a Pi marathon option and a one mile fun run shaped like the Pi symbol. The course runs along the water and results are posted online.
Join a festive Christmas run along the flat Jubilee River. Choose your own distance in this 6-hour timed event on a scenic towpath. All finishers receive a bespoke festive medal.
A dawn to dusk trail challenge at Box Hill where runners complete laps of a roughly 10 mile loop with about 2,400 ft ascent per lap; entries include insurance, medical cover and a finisher medal.
A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.
Festive coastal running weekend in Portsmouth on 20 December 2026 offering a full marathon, a half marathon and a new 12 km race on flat multi-terrain coastal routes.
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a timed Jingle Bell Bauble Run on the Downslink at Southwater with 5 km laps, flexible starts and a 7 hour time limit.
A 10 km trail run and Canicross 10 km on December 24th around Yattendon Estate with hilly woodland trails, a medal, mince pie and a pint cup included.