Trail Running calendar near Charmouth 2026-2027

A 12-hour solo trail challenge on a private Dorset farm on 18 July 2026, with undulating off-road terrain, lap-based timing, medal and goodies for finishers, and limited entries.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal trail races follow the Wales Coast Path to a shared finish at Cardiff Bay, offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles routes with marked navigation, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

The Bell Plod is a one lap trail event at Myncen Farm across fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. Suggested minimum age 4 years; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 64 entrants and a weekend camping op..

A one-lap trail run across fields and tracks at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, held alongside The Bell Plod with different medals for each. Limited to 100 entrants, with a camping option over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.

A countryside trail run near Blandford Forum on privately owned farmland, featuring a two-lap course of about 10 km to be completed within two and a half hours, with limited entries and weekend camping available.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

A traditional off road fell race to Selworthy Beacon on Exmoor of about 4 miles with 1000 ft of ascent and descent. The course is self navigated with compulsory checkpoints and prizes for summit firsts and category winners.

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

An informal Dartmoor trail run from Castle Drogo around the Teign Valley on 19 July 2026. About *11 ish* on good tracks at a social pace, with paid National Trust parking and a recommendation to wear trail shoes.

A 100 km self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 3,178 m ascent, six checkpoints, strict qualifying criteria and mandatory mountain kit.

A 100 mile self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m ascent, 10 staffed checkpoints, mandatory map and compass skills, GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and distance pins, goody bags and aid stations. The course runs on well maintained public footpaths with fre..

A supported trail event based at Dunster basecamp on the South West Coast Path and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. It includes rest stops with catering, medical cover, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and fast..

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A fell race at Cwm, Ebbw Vale covering 9.3 km with 549 m of climb. Partially waymarked, the route includes an anticlockwise loop around Y Domen Fawr and is part of the South Wales Series.

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.