Trail Running calendar near Bath 2025-2026

Explore the South Downs on the Serpent Trail, offering distances from 10 km to 100 km as it winds through rare heath and ancient woodland. Entries include coach transport to the start, plus camping, food, a licensed bar and a kids race.

Run the scenic Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon along the ancient Ridgeway on 5 July 2026. Expect 21.1 km of chalk trail with rolling climbs, great support, and a friendly field limited to 350 runners.

Run 57 miles along the scenic River Severn on 11 July 2026 in this point to point ultra from Worcester to Stonehouse, a comparatively flat challenge through charming towns and riverside paths. Bring navigation and required kit.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains on routes from a 13 mile half to a 50 mile ultra, all self navigation with GPX support and on course tracking. Generous aid, medical cover and camping make this a bold well supported mountain trail challeng..

Race to the Stones on 11 to 12 July 2026 offers 50 km and 100 km routes, nonstop or over two days. Run the Ridgeway past chalk figures and hill forts to a dramatic finish at the Avebury Standing Stones with pitstops and basecamp support.

Discover the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on 11 July 2026, a scenic off road run and walk from Hallow through 12 charming parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles over circular, waymarked routes with checkpoints and a hot finish meal.

Enjoy the Otter Rail and River Run: a scenic off road 10 km through Otter Valley along the river, woods and old railway, plus a fun 1 mile run for all ages. Community event with finishers prizes and Otter Brewery beer.

Run scenic trails through ancient beech woodlands and chalk downs in the Chiltern Hills at the Maverick Chilterns Trail on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Princes Risborough. Choose from distances from 8 km up to a 50 km ultra for every level.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Explore the Gower Peninsula on 18 and 19 July 2026 from Penrice Castle basecamp, following a figure of eight route across beaches, limestone cliffs, moors and woodland. Choose a continuous 100 km, a two day 100 km or shorter loops.

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Run 30, 50 or 100 miles along the stunning Wales Coast Path, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Expect coastal trails, beaches and dunes with live GPS tracking and staffed checkpoints for a true seaside ultrarun.

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Tackle trails and a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey on 19 July 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile options. Fully marked courses, water stations and marshals make the scenic Herefordshire challenge welcoming to all abilities.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.