Bristol
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol for 2026-2027! We've gathered 94 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A fell race near Machen covering 7 km with 365 m ascent, held with on the day entry and registration at Machen Welfare Ground.
September 2026
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
Races at Westonbirt Arboretum offer a 1 Mile fun run, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon on solid forest paths with on-course feed stations and event medals.
A country route event at Warminster Town Park on 06 Sep 2026 offering 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family wheelchair and buggy fun run with medals for all finishers.
A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles along the canal towpath and local footpaths, with marshals and one aid station.
Mells Mash Up is a roughly 7 mile off road race around the village of Mells near Frome and serves as Race 1 of the Wiltshire Off Road League.
A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.
A fell running race in Caerphilly on 26 September 2026 featuring a 9.5 km course with 336 m of climb, partially marked and with a short walk from parking to the start.
A trails half marathon through the Forest of Dean on 27 September 2026, organised by the Rotary Club with way-marked routes, chip timing and proceeds to charity.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
October 2026
A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.
Trail running and rucking at Ashton Court on 04 October 2026, with 6 km, 10 km and 21 km options, Pro and Open categories, and GORUCK rucks provided.
A 55 km self navigated ultra through varied Forest of Dean terrain with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a separate canicross category.
Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team awards.
Off-road family races on 11 October 2026 at Withymead Playing Fields with 2 km, 5 km and 11 km options, organised to raise funds for Marshfield Primary School PTA.