Trail Running calendar near Brean 2025-2026

Discover gravel tracks through ancient New Forest woodland at Holmsley Campsite with 6, 12 or 22 km options and wildlife around every turn. Dog friendly, fully marked, with aid stations, timing and a wooden finisher medal.

Run under the stars in the Dark Skies Series, a night trail across Somerset with 5 km and 10 km options at Mendip, Brean Down and Longrun Meadow. Enter a single race or the full series and opt for a bespoke wooden finisher's medal.

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it..

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Tackle the Envious Run on 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, a scenic offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose any distance from 5k to ultra or run virtually in January for a finishers medal.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Enjoy a brisk coastal run along Sully and Lavernock at the CF64 Winter Race on 18 January 2026, with a friendly atmosphere and stunning sea views. Entries open 20 November 2025 and places are limited to 350 so sign up early.

Endurancelife South Devon in Beesands offers stunning coastal trails and steep inland climbs through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pick 10K, Half, Marathon or Ultra on a marked coastal course with timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on Dartmoor, a well over 14 miles winter trail that visits ancient stone circles and pagan sites. With almost 700 m of ascent, expect rugged, atmospheric terrain and a rewarding midwinter challenge.

Experience wintry Dartmoor on Pagan Trails, a midwinter run from Chagford that passes stone circles and ancient sites. Choose a demanding marathon of 28 miles and 1500 m ascent or a half of 14 miles and 700 m ascent and bring winter kit.

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Take on Spice Up Your Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from 3 km upwards. Enjoy countryside laps, snacks and medals for finishers, with fancy dress warmly encouraged.

Join the Stonehenge Stomp on 25 January 2026 for a scenic walking event that welcomes runners and is not a race. Choose routes from family friendly 5 km up to 40 km and enjoy stunning views of Stonehenge in a popular, limited entry event.

Run Moors Valley Country Park on the Wildwood Trail Series half marathon or 10K through woodland trails with muddy sections, climbs and chances to spot deer and birds of prey. Chip timed race with great marshals and a wooden finisher medal.

Run Starburster at sunset in Hurn Forest from St Leonards cricket club, with 5 and 10 mile options that glow under twilight. Bring a head or chest torch and trail shoes are recommended, and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Join the Haldon Winter Run 2026 in Haldon Forest, Devon on 1 February for a timed, no pressure trail event with 2.5K, 5K and 10K routes. Canicross welcome at 5K and 10K with marked courses, water on route and medals for all finishers.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Take on the Portland Coastal Ultra Trail Marathon on 8 Feb 2026 with marathon, half marathon or 10k along the dramatic Portland stretch of the South West Coast Path. Self navigated loops, chip timing and medals offer a coastal adventure.

Challenging 27 km off road loop from Sidmouth visiting four trig points for a navigational trail adventure with coastal and hill views. All profits go to Cardiac Risk in the Young and finishers get a hot jacket potato and slate medal.