Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2026-2027

Two trail races across Pen Y Fan on 26 July 2026, offering 5 or 13 mile routes with chip timing, a medal and compulsory safety kit. Registration runs from 27 July 2025 to 20 July 2026.

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

A circular half marathon trail run on the Ridgeway that visits Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill. The route is described as undulating and the event is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A *50 miles* loop around the Epynt Way on August 1st 2026, starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping near Builth Wells. Mostly trail terrain with 8,559 ft of elevation, four staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth on 1 August 2026 with multiple distance options, giant inflatables, finishers medals and on-site facilities for participants and spectators.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show Ground featuring a roughly 6.3 km adult course with 350 m of ascent and marked sections over fields and Offa's Dyke path. Multiple junior races run across U7 to U19 categories with on the day entry.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Circular 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile canal and river routes around Birmingham on mostly off road, low ascent terrain. Starts and finishes at Moseley Rugby Club and includes checkpoints with food, a finish meal, showers and free parking.

A club-run *10-mile* multi-terrain race across private lanes, tracks and footpaths in the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations, medals for all finishers and post-race teas and home-made cakes. The event supports The Rosemary Fo..

A 4-mile hill run in Westbury on 05 August 2026 that raises funds for Brain Tumour Support; participants receive a pottery memento and prizes are awarded for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

A 49 mile point to point race along the Thames Path from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley on Thames, with three staffed checkpoints offering water and food. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a choice of technical shirt mug or h..

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A continuous *100 mile* trail run from Farnham to Ashford with about 11,000 feet of climb and a 30 hour limit. The event is a Western States qualifier and has a minimum age of 20.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.