Trail Running calendar near Ilminster 2026-2027

Devon Trail Races at Roadford Lake offer scenic but testing trails with 10K and half marathon routes plus canicross entries. Enjoy marshalled courses, a quirky bottle opener finisher medal and a fun post race atmosphere.

Tackle the Dorset Hillfort Ultra, a scenic 35.9 mile off road route linking ancient hillforts and coastal viewpoints across Dorset. Expect rugged turf and tracks, plentiful aid stations and stunning views over Lyme Bay and Portland Bill.

The Cornish Marathon takes runners on a scenic circular route from Pensilva through Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley, finishing at the Millenium Centre. Expect about 2200 ft of climbing, a warm community vibe, and support for local charitie..

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

Take on the rugged South West Coast Path at the North Coast 110 Exmoor Coast Ultra, a self navigated coastal series finishing in Minehead. Five distances promise epic cliffs, rolling estuaries and GPS tracking for a memorable adventure.

Run the rugged Oxwich Bay coastline in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with distances from 10K to Ultra. Beach, moor and rock terrain make for a scenic but testing day with on course aid and finishers medals.

Choose from a 49 mile Ultra, marathon or half through varied trail, mountain, towpath and road in the wild Brecon Beacons. Tackle Pen y Fan climbs and enjoy reservoir views at Henderson Hall, Talybont on Usk on 7 November 2026.

Run through ancient woodland and heathland in the New Forest near Brockenhurst, where free roaming ponies, horses and deer may appear. Choose the half marathon or a shorter route and enjoy a medal, finisher's gift and drink.

Trail Revolution stages three waymarked trail races at Margam Park on woodland paths, offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances with checkpoints, GPS routes and parking included in the entry.

Run under the stars around historic Corfe Castle this November with Maverick Race. Choose 5, 11 or 15 km routes over ridge paths, woods and muddy trails, then warm up by fire pits with hot food and a finisher medal.

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall with 1K to 10K races and canicross options on varied trails for all ages. Bring a head torch, enjoy cafe food and a bar, and help raise funds for a new playground.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge on Sat 28 November 2026 and run as many 5.3 km laps on an undulating tarmac route along a disused train line near Exmouth. Limited to 75 entrants, this small field event offers finisher medals on request.

Race The Light at Mothecombe on River Erme is an off road trail race with 8.5 mile Classic and Half Marathon routes featuring estuary crossings, woodland trails and a finishing climb. Head torches are required and finishers get a bespoke me..

Challenge yourself in a 7 hour timed road event near Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back along a scenic former train line. Limited to 75 runners with medals for finishers, this intimate race suits endurance runners.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Experience the dramatic Jurassic Coast around Swanage on 6 December 2025 with wet, challenging trail and coastal climbs from 10K to ultra. Fully marked course with electronic timing and finishers medals, but entries are full.

Join The Partridge in a Pear Tree at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic offroad race through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra, walkers welcome and virtual entries available.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

Celebrate the season at 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 7 Dec, an offroad 2.5 km loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers are welcome for a friendly, festive challenge.