Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2025-2026

The Winter GMU is a challenging ultra marathon held annually around the City of Bristol, featuring 30- and 45-mile distances on a scenic loop following the Community Forest Path. The winter edition runs the course anti-clockwise, often presenting muddy and tough conditions, contrasting with the firm..

The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is a multi-loop endurance running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, South Wales. Each loop covers about 9 miles, and participants aim to complete as many loops as possible within an 8-hour window. The course is a mixed-terrain route featuring..

Wight Riot is a mixed-terrain running event on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, offering views of the Isle of Wight and a pass by Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. The race uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap, with participants choosing any distance from 5K up to an ultra, within a 7-hour window...

Hundred Hills 50km is a Centurion Running trail ultramarathon in the Chiltern countryside, England. The race covers 50km in two 25km loops, starting and finishing at the 850-year-old Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames. The route features about 4000 ft (1200 m) of climb across woodland and villages, w..

Saturn Too presents The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive seven-hour time-challenge allows runners to complete as many laps as they wish, with a minimum 3 km per lap and a full lap around 7 km on paths, subject to safety changes. The scenic cours..

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the South Downs Way National Trail, starting near Arundel, West Sussex, and finishing in Winchester, Hampshire. The event features a 50-mile ultramarathon and two marathon options covering either the first or second h..

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a race in the Forest of Dean, starting on a road near the Speech House Hotel and finishing there again after a loop through forest trails. The official distance is 13 miles 192.5 yards. The course is multi-terrain, with gentle inclines and is fully signp..

The Red Warrior Annual Multi Terrain Races take place at Margam Country Park in the UK, offering challenging 5K, 10K, and 20K distances. The event features separate races for solo runners and canicross participants, allowing runners to compete alongside their dogs. Known for its rugged and varied te..

The Elephant Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, mainly on crushed stone and forest floor, with no asphalt. The event welcomes all abili..

Bath 50 Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, takes place in the City of Bath with start and finish at Bath Racecourse Basecamp. Participants can choose a 50 km loop (about 1,000 m ascent), a 29 km loop (650 m), or a 10 km loop (~200 m). The course loops around Bath, offering panoramic view..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

Beyond Bristol, the Bristol Trail & Ultra by Beyond Trails offers two distances: a 25km Trail and a 55km Ultra, starting and finishing at Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). The course travels off tarmac through woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railways, with highlights such as..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

The Mortimer 10km is a scenic trail running event held in the charming Berkshire village of Mortimer, starting and finishing at Mortimer Fairground. The race features a beautiful two-lap, multi-terrain course that covers woodland trails, footpaths, and bridleways with an elevation gain of 85 meters...

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place at Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames. The event offers three distances—the Half Marathon, 10K, and a Junior Race—on a scenic, mixed-terrain course along the River Thames. The route is undulati..

Vale Coastal Races is the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, three trail distances along the Vale of Glamorgan coast in south Wales. The Ultra covers 32.5 miles along the Wales Coast Path from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-Sea; the Vale Trail 18.5 (mini Ultra) runs from Porthkerry Park, and the..

Run The Trails Series - Gower takes place at Oxwich Bay in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales. The event offers Half Marathon, 10K and 5K trail distances across multi-terrain routes designed to showcase coastal paths, woodlands, and dunes. The Half Marathon is a self-navigated course with checkpoin..