Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2025-2026

Epona 100 is a bold 100 mile trail race from Abergavenny that links Offa's Dyke, the Cambrian Way and the Beacons Way across roughly 17,000 ft of ascent. Expect rugged trails, aid station support and a generous 50 hour time limit.

Take on a 40 mile Ridgeway walk across chalk downlands past hill forts, barrows and the White Horse. Limited to 250 places with checkpoints, support and a cloth badge for finishers.

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Run or walk the iconic Jurassic Coast in Dorset on 16 and 17 May 2026, from Corfe Castle to Bridport via Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Chesil Beach. Distances from 10 km to 100 km, with single day or two day options and Weymouth camping.

On 16 May 2026 Race The Tide offers three scenic trail races across the private Flete Estate and South Devon coastline, including a beach and Burgh Island causeway crossing. Expect fully marked, timed courses and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the True Grit Trail Marathon, a 26.2 mile mixed terrain challenge through Bedford Park and the Celtic Trail near Bridgend on 16 May 2026. Expect steep climbs, technical underfoot sections, five feed points, a finisher medal and just..

Run scenic, fully off road trails around Roadford Lake with options from 1K kids up to a half marathon, plus canicross and family distances. Enjoy a festival weekend of open water swims and triathlon events, medals, snacks and a friendly vi..

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Take on the Rocky at 50 Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers earn themed medals and enjoy tasty aid station treats.

Run through Southampton Common on 31 May 2026 amid woodland, lakes and wetlands. Choose half, 10K, 5K or junior distances and enjoy a lively event village with food, freebies and a sustainable focus.

Tsunami Ocean Trails brings rugged clifftop running along the North Devon and Cornish coastline with Ultra, Marathon and 16 mile options. Expect steep climbs, dramatic sea views, marshalled aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run 40 mile along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, enjoying golden beaches, cliffs, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones. Staffed checkpoints, medals and no time limit make this a relaxed coastal challenge.

Tackle 32 miles of rugged Dartmoor roads in the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra, a single lap with tough climbs and sweeping moorland views around Princetown. Club run atmosphere with a finisher tee, medal and lively after party.

Join Blended Trails Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm for a test of endurance: run a one hour loop each hour until only one runner completes a lap. Enjoy private trails, camping, great fuel stations and a winner takes all prize.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

BigSea Trails WATER brings runners to the Isle of Purbeck, with a beach start and single lap routes past Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Distances from half marathon to 54k ultramarathon offer sweeping coastal views.

Run along the shoreline from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe on sand and over groynes, choosing 5K or 10K routes with lovely sea views. Great for all abilities, with marshalled support and a relaxed coastal vibe.