Trail Running calendar near Bristol 2025-2026

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Experience iconic views of Stonehenge on the Stonehenge Stomp, a friendly walking event that also welcomes runners. Choose routes from 5 km to 40 km and book online when entry opens on 1 November 2025 as places are limited.

Choose the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Half Marathon or 10K through scenic woodland and muddy gravel trails where deer and birds of prey may appear. Chip timed, eco friendly event with aid stations and a wooden finisher medal.

Tackle scenic trails on the Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley with a choice of a half marathon or a two lap full marathon. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, friendly marshals and a post race cake competition for all.

Run scenic trails on the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 8, 15 or 22 km routes through woodland and rolling chalk tracks. Dog friendly, timed and offering water stations and finisher medals, it suits runners of every level.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Enjoy a friendly timed trail run through Haldon Forest in Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options and canicross welcome. Fully marked course, water points and medals for all finishers make it a relaxed, fun challenge.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Take on the Pilgrim Challenge along the scenic North Downs Way with 33 mile or 66 mile options over one or two days. Fully supported with checkpoints, accommodation options and a finishers T shirt and medal to celebrate your achievement.

Hibernal Hills at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile single loop trail races across the South Downs. Expect about 99% trail, 6400 ft of climbing, seven aid stations, live GPS tracking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run Sidmouth's scenic off road 27 km loop on 8 February 2026, visiting four trig points across hills and coast. Friendly low key atmosphere with marshals and hot post race food, and all profits go to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

The Portland Coastal Marathon is an ultra trail running event held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Portland, UK. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, it offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, catering..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes..

Take on Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra in Crickhowell, a looped 4.2 mile mix of trail and tarmac through the Black Mountains where runners complete hourly loops until one remains. Reach 32 miles to earn an ultra medal or play for the winner..

Take on rolling hills, muddy trails and river crossings at Dalwood 3 Hills near Axminster on 15 Feb 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and family friendly 3 km options. Village hall facilities and medical cover provided. Bring a cup for water.

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled..

Take on a scenic two lap 9.5 km trail run at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses on 11 January 2026, with prizes for top men and women. Limited to 100 runners, the race includes medals, finish goodies and on site toilets and a cafe.

BigMud Trails (EARTH) is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, celebrating the element of Earth. Set in the scenic Meon Valley at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, participants can choose between a 16-mile or marathon distance, b..

Run through two restored railway tunnels near Bath on scenic, mostly tarmac routes that suit fun runners and challengers alike. Distances range from 500 m to 50 km with relays and marathon options, and the event supports Sustrans with donat..