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Beginner-friendly Trail runs in December 2026

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Climb from valley to summit on a guided hill-challenge up Box Hill and surrounding area, tackling steep woodland trails and gritty elevation in one of southern England’s toughest guided trail runs.
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £19
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Box Hill Vertical KM

Climb from valley to summit on a guided hill-challenge up Box Hill and surrounding area, tackling steep woodland trails and gritty elevation in one of southern England’s toughest guided trail runs.

  • 12.5 miles trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Age 18 & over
Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £80-£120
Manningtree, Essex, UK

St Edmund Way Ultra

Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.

  • 80 miles trail running + 2036 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 7km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sat 12 Dec
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Dec

A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 7km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 1 day multi terrain running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Public transport links
  • Age 16 & over
The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £14
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Santa Dash

The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.

  • 4.18 miles trail running + 778 ft ascent
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • All ages
Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.
  • Thu 31 Dec
  • £5-£10
Salcombe, Devon, UK

Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run

Join in for the Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run — a 7km scenic trail run looping around the beautiful Snape’s Point and back.

  • 7 km trail running + 350 ft ascent
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £220-£222
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Cheviot Goat Ultra

  • 59 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec
  • £183-£185
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Winter On The Downs 100 Miles

  • 100 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec
  • £110-£112
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Winter On The Downs 55 Miles

  • 55 miles trail running

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