Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2026-2027

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy a baking competition, themed medals, and a well stocked aid station on a course featuring scenic parkland views.

Follow an ancient pilgrim trail along the coast and countryside from Southampton featuring a unique boat crossing over the Hamble River. Choose between a 15 mile or marathon distance with finishes at historic landmarks.

A trail event in Afan Forest Park offering two measured routes of about 6.5 miles and 10.5 miles with substantial climb and prize categories. A separate one mile Mini Beast for children includes a finisher medal and sweets.

Experience scenic trail running at Wimbleball Lake with 5km and 10km routes across the dam. This event features chip timing, custom medals, and dedicated Canicross categories for runners and their dogs.

Experience an evening trail run through the private Newnham Park estate near Plymouth. Choose between 4 and 8 mile distances, with dedicated categories for both solo runners and canicross participants.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

An 8-hour timed challenge on an old railway line. Start any time you like within the window and see how many 5.3 km laps you can complete by the cutoff. All finishers, even those completing just one lap, receive a medal.

A classic fell race near Machen featuring a 7km course with 365m of ascent. Entry is on the day only for runners over 18. The route demands proper footwear and may require mandatory weather gear.

A guided 30-mile trail run exploring the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck. The hilly route passes historic Corfe Castle and scenic coastal landmarks. It's a group run designed for those with trail running experience.

A 30-mile ultra marathon on the circular Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South Wales. Experience varied trails, significant elevation, and supported checkpoints on this September adventure.

Experience a fully supported journey across the remote landscapes of Dartmoor. Choose between 50 km and 30 km routes open to both runners and walkers with expert navigation assistance provided.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

This ultra-marathon offers two epic coastal challenges on Cornwall's Saints Way Trail: a 28-mile route or a 56-mile out-and-back. It features GPS tracking, medals for all, and fully stocked feed stations. The event is based in Looe.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a scenic and flat course for runners of all ages.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Experience a 10.5 mile trail race through southern Dartmoor reaching its highest point at Ryder's Hill. Navigate river crossings, bogs, and a unique volcano ascent on this high level moorland route starting from Scorriton.

Experience the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series featuring three distinct events ranging from 3.8 km to 21 km. Navigate the scenic terrain of Ventnor in this championship series incorporating the SEAA Fell Running Championships.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.