Bristol
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol for 2026-2027! We've gathered 109 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Off-road 5 km and 10 km races plus a 500 m kids run and a daytime canicross around the Bath Skyline with marked muddy trails and finisher medals.
Night orienteering at Clevedon Court Estate on 14 November 2026 with a 60 minute score course, 30 controls and a lateness penalty of 1 point per 6 seconds.
A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.
Trail trail race from Bath Racecourse offering a two-lap hilly half marathon and a single-lap Ultra 10km with significant elevation and on course aid stations.
Night orienteering at Symonds Yat combining a 60 minute Western Night League score event with the Army Night Championships on mapped forest terrain.
An off road hill race around Brent Knoll of about 6 miles with steep climbs, muddy trails and a summit circuit, offering age prizes and a unique finisher medal.
Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.
Forest orienteering at Weston Woods with eight courses from 1.0 km to 5.4 km, organised by Bristol Orienteering Klub and entered online via Pre entries.
A family-friendly muddy fun run in Almondsbury with 5K, 2K and a mini mile, a dog-friendly wave, charity support and on-site activities.
December 2026
A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts, with fancy dress, a 2.5 km child lap, café and on site parking.
A festive 12 km trail run around the woods of Dursley with a 6 km refreshments stop, optional fancy dress, chip timing and a finish at Dursley Rugby Club.
A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.
Trail event in Nailsworth with a 10.46 km Rampage and a 3.18 km Dash, chip timed with finisher medals and a home cooked mince muffin.
Free community canal run with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options along the Bridgwater to Taunton towpath; entry includes a compulsory £5 Canal and River Trust donation.
A roughly 12.5 mile winter trail run near Warminster, often cold and hilly, supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal with medals and veteran prizes.
January 2027
Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering 7 miles with 7 hills or a 14 mile double lap with 14 hills, on muddy forest trails with Canicross waves.
A 9.6 mile off road January race on trails, fields and riverbank with one water station at 5.8 miles and metal medals plus buffs for 2027 finishers.
A roughly 6.4 mile mixed terrain off road race within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners and licensed by Welsh Athletics.