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Trail running races around the world
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Events to explore include 'Twas The Run Before Christmas, Besox Mijnentocht and BigXmas Trail Race.
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Upcoming trail running races
1210 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
'Twas The Run Before Christmas
ENGBrandon, Suffolk
'Twas The Run Before Christmas Half Marathon — Brandon, Suffolk.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Besox Mijnentocht
BELBeringen, Limburg
Besox Mijnentocht in Beringen, with each confirmed adult/open running distance listed separately.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
BigXmas Trail Race
ENGSale, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon trail running in Sale.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 2
ENGLeeds, West Yorkshire
Crikey It's the Christmas Cracker Day 2 — Kirkstall, Leeds.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Fell em Doon 5K
ENGAshington Community Woods NE639JX
Running event. See each dated distance option for its programme and entry details.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
USAVirginia Beach, Virginia
A two-loop trail ultra through First Landing State Park in memory of Mel Williams.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Mince Pi Run — Races of 2 Decimal Places
ENGGuildford, Surrey
Mince Pi Run Half Marathon — Shalford Park, Guildford.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run
USABluffton, South Carolina
Looped trail races at Palmetto Bluff, with three solo distances and relay options for the longer races.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Phoenix Hampshire Nutcracker Run Day 2
ENGWickham, Hampshire
Phoenix Hampshire Nutcracker Run Day 2 — Forest of Bere, Hampshire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Raynedeer Run
ENGBraintree, Essex
Half, Marathon, 10K, 5.3K trail running in Braintree.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Salcey Forest, Northampton.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Santa's Special
ENGRotherham, South Yorkshire
4.5mi trail running in Rotherham.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs
ENGEdwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs at Sherwood Pines in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. Choose from 1mi, 5K, 10K.
General runners 09:35; canicross 09:30. The specific race-day programme takes precedence over the entry table’s 09:30. Times are provisional.
Published start in the organiser’s entry form; follow any later race-day instructions.
General runners 09:35; canicross 09:30. The specific race-day programme takes precedence over the entry table’s 09:30. Times are provisional.
Date checked Wed, 21 Oct 2026 · Event source ↗
Phoenix Christmas Jubilee River Run
ENGSlough, Berkshire
Phoenix Christmas Jubilee River Run — Jubilee River, Berkshire.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Ancient Oaks 100
USATitusville, Florida
A low-key 100-mile trail race on repeated loops through the Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary.
· Entry closed
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Beyond the Lune Winter Ultra
ENGKirkby Lonsdale, North West
65K trail running in Kirkby Lonsdale.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Blackbeard’s Bounty Endurance Race
USAPennsburg, Pennsylvania
Four- and eight-hour races on gravel trails, camp roads and fields near Pennsburg.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Frozen Yeti
USAHuntsville, Alabama
Winter trail races at Monte Sano State Park, part of the Winter Wild Thangs series.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Lookout Mountain Trail Race
USALookout Mountain, Georgia
Trail races from Covenant College through the terrain around Lookout Mountain.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Naked Nick
USALeesport, Pennsylvania
Winter trail races on the south side of Blue Marsh Lake, with one or two laps of a woodland and gravel course.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Outlast Austin
USADripping Springs, Texas
An hourly trail challenge in which runners attempt a 5K round every hour for six or twelve hours.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Woodside Ramble
USAWoodside, California
Trail races through the redwood forest and hills of Huddart County Park.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Blast Running Santa & Elf Dash
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
10K and 5K running event in Edinburgh.
· Status TBC
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs
ENGGateshead, North of England
Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs — Chopwell Woods, Gateshead. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Dirty December Trail Run
USASan Diego, California
Holiday trail races at Sycamore Canyon, with three fixed distances and a timed hill-climb challenge.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Do You Like My Bingley Baubles
ENGBingley, North of England
Do You Like My Bingley Baubles — Bingley Rugby Club, Bingley. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Four Sacred Beasts
HKGHong Kong
Four Sacred Beasts in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Hitachinokuni Yakiimo Trail Run
JPNIshioka
Hitachinokuni Yakiimo Trail Run: running in Ishioka, Japan.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Maasdijk Winterrun
NEDRavenstein, Netherlands
Maasdijk Winterrun in Ravenstein, with every timed public running distance supported by its organiser or authorised registration source.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
Phoenix West Sussex — Jingle Bell Bauble Run
ENGSouthwater, West Sussex
Phoenix Jingle Bell Bauble Run — Southwater, West Sussex.
Date listed · latest organiser confirmation not yet checked.
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