Trail Running calendar near Exmoor National Park 2026-2027

A 12 hour solo timed trail event at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum offering lap based running on farm tracks and fields, camping over the weekend, a 204 entrant cap and a minimum age of 18.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

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 ultramarathons on 18 and 19 July 2026 follow Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay, offering 100, 50 and 30 mile options across beaches, dunes, cliffs and forest with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.

Experience an off road adventure through the deep mud and water crossings of the Huntley Estate. Participants can choose between various distances and will receive a themed medal upon finishing this muddy trail run.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026 with optional weekend camping. The course crosses fields, tracks and wild flowers, has a 64 runner limit, and a stated entry fee of £10.

A one lap trail fun run on private farmland near Blandford Forum, held alongside the Bell Plod with a separate medal. Limited to 100 entrants, minimum age four, with a weekend camping option.

A two lap, undulating trail event on privately owned farmland near Blandford Forum. The Apple Plod 10K.ish welcomes runners and walkers, has limited entry, and offers optional camping over the weekend.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

A 100-mile inaugural team relay around 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 category awards while event profits support two local charities.

A Trail 10k at Llys y Fran Lake with varied terrain, lakeside and woodland sections, chip timing and a finisher's medal. The race is the second event in the 2026 RTT Series and includes marked routes and water stations.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Central Park, Plymouth featuring mixed surfaces, climb-crawl-slide challenges and staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older; a minimum fundraising target and an event medal are included.

A short fell race of 5.54 km with 315 m of ascent, run on a partially marked route that requires navigational skill and prior fell-running experience. Entry on the night costs £3 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

A 7-mile multi terrain race in Tywardreath, Cornwall, with a hilly village lap and countryside sections. Organised by the village fete committee, the event supports local charities and forms part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.

A 100 km mountain ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons National Park on 25 July 2026, with 3178 m of ascent, six supported checkpoints and strict qualifying and mandatory kit requirements.

A 100 mile self-navigated ultramarathon along the Beacons Way in the Brecon Beacons with 6143 m ascent, 10 checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory map-and-compass skills; entry requires prior ultramarathon and mountain experience.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.