Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2025-2026

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

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.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

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.

Woodchester Trail Challenge on 6 September 2026 is a demanding eight mile hilly woodland run through Woodchester Park with a new start and route. Expect a metal finisher medal and a strict two hour cut off.

Tackle The Relentless on 18 September 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway, a rugged 10 mile loop with big climbs and a full lap hub for crew, food and rest. Pick 50 mile or 100 mile and push your limits on this intimate ultra.

Tackle 50 miles through the rolling Chiltern Hills in a single loop, with about 1700 m of climb across 80% trail. Fully marked and supported by five aid stations with a 13 hour time limit, this scenic ultra promises tough mileage and big vi..

Run the Cotswold Half Way is a 47 mile nonstop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, offering classic rolling countryside and a true ultra challenge. TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules, the event s..

Tackle the iconic Cotswold Way Century, a 102 mile single stage trail from Chipping Campden to Bath across rolling hills and varied terrain. You have 32 hours to earn a buckle while enjoying live tracking, aid stations and full GPX support.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

BigSky Trails on 20 Sept 2026 invites runners to airy high New Forest routes as the finale of the Classic Element series. Pick 18 miles, marathon or 50k ultramarathon across open plains and winding woods on fully marked, marshalled routes.

Looped trail running at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest, circling a Grade I listed manor on technical forest trails that blend scenery and challenge. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultramarathon and earn a finisher medal.

Run the Pumsaint trail half marathon in Llanwrda, a scenic, hilly route through the Cothi valley that rewards effort with great views. Held each September from Pumsaint Village Hall, it is a perfect challenge for trail lovers.

Discover the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge from Henley for scenic looped routes through Chilterns countryside. Walk, jog or run solo or with a team over 10 km, 25 km or 50 km with basecamp support, finisher medal and meal.

Run the stunning Gower Coastal Trail Races on 26 September 2026, with 23, 34 or 50 mile options along dramatic cliffs, beaches and charming fishing villages. Chip timing, checkpoints and post race facilities make this a must do coastal chal..

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Tackle a scenic 10 mile trail across gravel tracks, woodland and open views, finishing along an 800 year old Yew tree lined avenue. A new 1 km kids run makes this a perfect family day at Chilton Manor Farm.

Take on scenic park trails at Margam Country Park on 27 September 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K laps suited to runners of all levels. Chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal ensure a rewarding and well supported race day.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.