Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Two self navigation ultramarathons through the Mendip Hills around pubs, starting at Mendip Activity Centre. Mostly off road courses, UTMB index status, and tracking devices used for timing and safety.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

A 40 mile point to point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026, with three fully supported checkpoints and a 15 hour time limit for a community-led canal journey.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

A weekend trail running festival based at Offwell Village Hall with multiple ultra and shorter courses, live GPS tracking and aid stations. Events run over the first bank holiday weekend in May and include camping and bag drop services.

Discover the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge on 2 to 3 May, with options from a 10 mile Medina to a 106 km coastal loop around the island. Expect dramatic cliffs, full support, camping and shuttle options plus a medal and finisher T shirt.

Coastal and moorland trail runs from Caffyns Farm, Lynton, with five distances from 5 km to 56 km, outposts and GPS tracks on the Ultra, plus reusable cup policy and conservation support.

A five mile off road race around Hurstbourne Tarrant on Saturday 2 May following part of the Test Way through woods and farmland. The volunteer organised event donates proceeds to local charities and offers timed entry fees by date and affi..

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

The Phoenix Running - Brimscombe will take place in Brimscombe on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.

Join Muddy Runners for the Harewood Forest Trail Race, a spring 5k and 10k through undulating woodland trails near Andover. Scheduled for 4 May 2026, this scenic, muddy course is perfect for adventurous runners; registration opens soon.

An annual off road race at Hood Memorial Hall in Devauden on trails through Chepstow Park Woods, offering 10k, 5k, a 2.4k for ages eight and over, and a 60m junior dash with proceeds supporting local search and rescue.

Something Wild Festival is a multi day trail running and outdoor weekend in Hope Cove, Devon, with coastal routes, races from 5K to ultra, sea swims and kids events. Evenings bring live music, communal meals and inspiring talks.

Enjoy scenic off road racing through Collingbourne woods with a chip timed half marathon or 10 km at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall on 9 May 2026. Marked trails, aid stations, medals and lively support make this a must for trail fans.