Trail Running calendar near Haldon Forest 2025-2026

The Westcountry Ultra Flat is a point-to-point 50 mile race held on Saturday 9 May 2026. Entry fee is £60. The published elevation is -2,128 ft and the cut-off time is 14 hours. Course records are 6:55:43 (male, 2021) and 7:34:38 (female, 2017). The start location is the path beside the river next..

Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a 50-mile trail ultra run by Albion Running, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead, Somerset. The route climbs about 7,337 ft, taking in North Hill and Bossington Hill, Culbone with the UK’s smallest parish church, Porlock Weir, and Dunkery Beacon,..

Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is Albion Running's signature 100-mile event, held in Somerset, England. The race fuses the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into one epic loop from Taunton to Minehead, largely along the Taunton–Bridgwater canal path, River Parrett Trail, and West Somerset Coast Path. Runners..

The Sid Valley Ring Half/Third Marathon takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 and returns for its sixth year. A donation from each entry fee will go towards maintenance of the Sid Valley Ring walking route. Entries open 27 May 2025 and close 7 May 2026. Entry fees are: Half Marathon - 22 km: £38.50 T..

Endurancelife Exmoor, held in the western reaches of Exmoor National Park near Martinhoe, offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), Half Marathon (13.3 miles), Marathon (26.5 miles), and Ultra (31.8 miles). The route is billed as one of the toughest in the Endurancelife Series, delivering a true endur..

Race The Tide is a trio of trail races held at the privately owned Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event offers three distances: 8.5-mile Woodland Trail, 15.5-mile Long Half-Marathon, and 28.5-mile Long Marathon. Courses blend private tracks, the Erme estuary and coastal paths along the..

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge takes place on 16-17 May 2026 on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Routes start in Corfe Castle and finish in Bridport or loop at Weymouth for some options. The course passes Swanage, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Weymouth, Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and West Bay. Opt..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route is described as epicly challenging, with mixed terrain, killer hills, a Quarry section known as the Hill of Doom, and a technical downhill forestry trail..

Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed finisher medal, and distance pins are award..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and historic sites like Ogmore Castle and the famous stepping stones..

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails is OuterEdge Events’ rugged coastal trail challenge along the North Devon and Cornish coastline. The Ultra-marathon runs 37 miles from Westward Ho! to Bude; the Marathon goes from Clovelly harbour to Castle Bude; the Sixteen-mile option runs Hartland Quay to Bude. The courses tr..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

Jurassic Extinction / Jurassic Coast is a multi-distance ultra along the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, spanning from Poole to Exmouth. Distances on offer are 33km (Beer to Exmouth), 50km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth), 100km (Weymouth to Exmouth), and 105 miles (Poole to Exmouth), with a 70km option (Pool..

The Boscastle Scramble is a supported, self-navigated marathon along 26 miles of the North Cornwall Coast Path, starting at Posh Rock on the Camel Estuary and finishing in the fishing village of Boscastle. Runners traverse pretty coves, substantial elevation, and stunning sea views, and the course i..

Lundy Island Race is a 13.5-mile trail challenge on Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Runners traverse wildlife-encrusted tracks laid out by the Landmark Trust, visiting all corners of the island along the eastern coastal trail, the central spine, and the western clifftops, with sidetracks. The u..

Hope Trail Festival takes place at Newnham Park, Plymouth, Devon, on a beautiful 5-mile trail circuit set within a wooded valley on a 1,550-acre estate. The event offers 12-, 24-, and 36-hour endurance options for solo runners, pairs, or teams of up to eight, plus a Hope Kids race. It fosters a frie..

The event takes place on Saturday 11th July 2026 on the north coast of Cornwall. It supports Cornwall Air Ambulance; donations can be made on entry or on the day. The programme includes two distances: Summer Sunset Half Long 10 (new for 2026) The Half is an out-and-back course between Perranport..