Trail Running calendar near Blagdon 2026-2027

Trail races from 21.0 km to 10.5 km along the Swanage seafront and Jurassic Coast, finishing beneath Corfe Castle. A private vintage train returns runners to Swanage and train tickets are available for £9.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Stonor Park on 20 March 2027. The marked course has 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical support and a nine hour cut off.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km route options through Bath and nearby countryside, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, and a finisher medal and T shirt.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with a 10 hour cut off.

Trail races on the South Downs Way on 20 March 2027 with 50 mile, 50 km and marathon options, marked courses, aid stations and coach transport between finish and start.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

Malvern Hills Ultra 2027 is a running event on 1 May 2027 at Abberley Village Hall in Worcestershire offering MHU 47, MHU 38, MHU 31 and MHU 23. Entry fees range from £70 to £95 with additional transport, deferment and transfer options.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

Part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running, the 100 Mile Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park gives runners 34 hours to cover 100 miles on a 5 mile loop. Entries are available for individuals and teams, with a timed 34 hour option.

A trail running event on 29 May 2027 that follows the Heart of Wales Line between Llandrindod Wells and Craven Arms, with way-marked routes and three distance options of 48, 24 and 16 miles.

A supported ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 24 and 25 July 2027 offering 100 km and 100 mile options. The event is organised by GB Ultras Ltd and is part of the Ultra Great Britain race series with GPS tracking.