Trail Running calendar near Bath 2025-2026

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys. The course uses 4.2-mile loops of mixed trail and tarmac, with one gentle climb and a short steep section for a fast, runnable feel. The event follows an endless BYU format: each loop must be completed within one..

Salmon Run Ultra is a Wild Running event along the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, featuring an ultra distance of 43 miles or a team relay option. The route follows the Exe Valley Way from sea to the salmon spawning grounds on Exmoor, offering rural scenery and river landscapes. The relay uses..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, South Wales. Offering four route options—Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m)—the course features a mix of hard-packed gravel trails an..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

Hambledon Hilly is scheduled for 20 September 2025 at Hambledon Vineyard in Hambledon, Hampshire (PO7 4RY). This is the 10th edition of the event and the venue has changed to Hambledon Vineyard, described as England's oldest commercial vineyard. The vineyard will be open on the day, including its r..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

Conquest of Avalon is Albion Running’s late-season ultramarathon in Somerset, finishing in Glastonbury after a final ascent over Glastonbury Tor. The event offers two distances: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route begins at Ham Hill Country Park and, about 20 miles in, joins the 30-mile path, t..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..

The Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day trail event on 20 September 2025, starting and finishing at Tring Cricket Club (HP23 5NG) in the Chilterns, Hertfordshire. Distances offered are: 50 km (full ultra, listed also as 31 miles) 27 km (half ultra) 10 km Ascent gain varies by distance, repor..

The Hard Yard is a trail running event scheduled for 20 September 2025. It is organised by Blended Trails and is set at Chilton Manor, SO24 9TX, Alresford, Great Britain. The event offers trail runs over two distances. The course is described as a trail route and takes place at the Chilton Manor v..

BigSky Trails (AIR) is the finale of BigFeat Events’ Classic Element Trail Series, held at Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge in the New Forest National Park. It offers 18-mile and marathon distances, starting near Hyde Common as dawn breaks and guiding runners over wide open plains and winding..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. The course features steep technical climbs, long descents, and offers stunning views, catering to a range of runners seeking a tough and scenic race. The event starts and finishes at the vi..

The Mells Scenic Race is a 7-mile running event held in the historic village of Mells, near Frome. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, and quiet country lanes, offering a scenic route with some hills. The 2025 race follows the 2023 route, including a stretch along the cy..

Cirencester AC’s Chedworth Roman Trail offers two trail races set in the Cotswold countryside near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The 10-mile (ish) single loop and a newly added 5-mile (ish) loop pass through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the Chedworth Roman Villa. It’s a challenging mu..

Cherhill Down Four Colour Local Event 2025, near Calne in Wiltshire, offers four colour-coded orienteering courses across open downland with copses, a hillfort and a prominent monument. Distances range from Yellow 2.2 km to Blue 6.0 km, with climbs up to about 225 m, catering to beginners through ex..

The Doone Run 2025 is the 36th edition of the trail race, held on Sunday 21 September 2025 within Exmoor National Park in the Lynmouth area. The event is organised by Ilfracombe Running Club and runs over 10 miles / 16 km on a multi-terrain route from Watersmeet toward the Valley of the Rocks. The..

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail series, based at Henley Showground. It offers a 50 km loop (920 m ascent) and a 25 km option, plus a 10 km Chilterns route. The end-of-season course winds through the Chilterns’ historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Something to Talk About is a 7-hour technical trail running event held at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre in the scenic New Forest, near Bransgore, Christchurch. The race features a looped course of 3.28 miles through beautiful forest terrain, suitable for all abilities. Participants can choose..

The Nettlestone Road and Trail (RAT) Race is an annual running event held at Nettlestone Primary School in Seaview. The 2025 edition offers participants a choice between a 5-mile or 5km route, both featuring off-road sections and a scenic run along the Seaview seafront with views of the Solent. The..