Trail Running calendar near Brean 2026-2027

Take on the Burrator Horseshoe, a scenic 10 km fell race across Dartmoor with about 315 m of climb at Meavy Village Green. Rugged terrain, junior races and club prizes make it ideal for competitive and social runners.

Two trail routes follow the Mortimer Trail into Ludlow Castle, offering approximately 30 miles and 14 to 15 miles of mixed trail, field and road terrain with notable ridge sections and historic landscape features.

A multi terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, mostly off road with a scenic section on the private Widworthy Estate. The event includes marshals, midrace water provision and prizes, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

An evening 10 kilometre race along the River Exe organised by Exeter City Community Trust, run on a traffic free and flat course. The event includes on course support, finisher medals and options to run with a charity place.

Gravel Rush Run in Winchester on 27 June 2026 features a 21 km half marathon and a 10 km race at Matterley Estate. Entry fees are listed per participant and a 3% administration charge is added to all entries.

A one-day trail race across Lundy Island of about 13.5 miles, with a 250-runner charter boat option, marked route, two aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a village start and finish.

A range of measured races on the flat, traffic free Tarka Trail near Barnstaple, with family activities at Woolmers Farm and UK Athletics course certification.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.

Run the 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Riverside views, checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, and a bespoke medal and visor await finishers.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains from Longtown, Herefordshire with routes from 13 miles up to a challenging 50 mile ultra. Self navigated trails, solid on course support and spectacular upland views promise a true trail running adventure.

On 11 July 2026 the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge offers circular off-road routes from 10 to 40 miles starting in Hallow and passing through 12 parishes. Waymarked courses include checkpoints with drinks and snacks and a hot meal at the finish..

A community off‑road event in Tipton St John featuring a scenic 10 km through the Otter Valley and a one mile fun run for children, with on‑site camping and local finishers mementoes.

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

Explore the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from basecamp at Penrice Castle, with scenic trails across beaches, cliffs, moors and woods. Distances from 10 km to 100 km, weekend camping, support stops and finisher goodies.

Run scenic coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Estate, over sand dunes including the famous Big Dipper and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Choose from 12K, 40K or family Bunny races for a sandy seaside challenge for all abilities.

Three ultramarathon races follow the Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, over beaches, dunes and coastal trails. Distances are 100, 50 and 30 miles with route marking, GPS tracking, checkpoints and finish awards at the Norwegian Church.

Tackle the Apple Plod 10K.ish on Sunday 19 July 2026 at Myncen Farm for a two lap undulating trail run or walk through fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks. Enjoy a relaxed 2.5 hour cut off, weekend camping and finisher goodies.

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..