Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2025-2026

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to the southern town of Totton in Southampton, showcasing picture..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the scenic Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra marathon, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coastal Path, featuring clifftop trails, 19..

The Exe to Axe is a challenging 22-mile trail race held annually along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, featuring 4,000 feet of ascent. Recognized as one of the top races in the UK, it offers solo and relay options, with relay teams of 2 to 4 runners handing over at checkpoints. A s..

The Wild Horse South Wales 200 is an epic 200-mile ultramarathon traversing the scenic trails and mountains of South Wales. The course begins in Chepstow and finishes at Worm’s Head, following iconic routes such as Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way, the Heart of Wales Line, and the Wales Coast Path. This..

The MTC Afanc is a challenging 39.8-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at the River Wye Activity Centre in Glasbury and finishing at Merthyr Tydfil. The entire route follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering runners a spectacular course with an ascent of over 4,200 feet and descen..

The Beast of the Beacons is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers three distances: 10, 20, and 40 miles, with elevation gains up to 8,438 feet on the longest cour..

The Devon Coast to Coast Ultra Marathon is a challenging 112-mile non-stop race across Devon, starting in Wembury and finishing in Lynmouth. The route follows the Two Moors Way, a 100-mile waymarked trail crossing Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, with some sections requiring navigation over open..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is a challenging mountain walking event organized by South Wales LDWA, held in Abergavenny, Wales. It features three distance options: 50 miles, 30 miles, and a new 20-mile route, all exploring the rugged terrain of the Black Mountains and the World Heritage Site of the Forgotten L..

The MTC Y Draig Goch is a challenging 34.8-mile ultra running event held in Wales, starting from Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and finishing at Marco's Cafe on Barry Island. It forms Day 6 of the six-day MTC CYMRUN, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series. The route follows the scenic..

The Total Coastal is a challenging running event held on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, offering two distances: a 50km ultra and a half marathon. The ultra route starts in Kingswear and finishes in Shaldon, featuring 7,000 ft of ascent over multi-terrain trails, including scenic coastal p..

The Bath Beat is a walking and running event held on the southeastern edge of Bath, England, featuring distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. The course traverses the scenic countryside of the southern Cotswolds, including woods, hills, river valleys, farmland, and a historic disused canal. Part..

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. It features two race distances: 50 miles and 50 kilometers, both self-navigation events that follow a mostly off-road route around six pubs, offering stunning coun..

Saturn Running's "The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon - Wales" takes place at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive event offers runners the flexibility to choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpat..

The Drop - Winchester is a unique and challenging race held in Winchester, UK, offering participants a thrilling test of resilience and navigation skills. Competitors choose between a 10-mile or 15-mile course, either solo or in teams. The race begins with a blindfolded bus ride to an undisclosed dr..

The Garmin UK Trail Running Festival 2026 takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, offering a variety of trail running events including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and junior races for children as young as 0 years. The festival features scenic courses designed to inspire runners to..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features diverse terrain including grass, gravel, track, tar..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held on the stunning Isle of Wight, featuring a variety of distances including 106km, 53km, 25km, and a 10-mile option. Participants walk, jog, or run along the island’s spectacular coastal paths, passing iconic landmarks like the Needle..

BigWayRound - Winchester is an award-winning, Gold-rated trail running event held at Winchester Rugby Club, offering four distances: 14 miles, 19 miles, a marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon. The course showcases stunning English countryside, including trails along the Itchen Navigation, ascents past..