Trail Running calendar near Ilminster 2026-2027

A guided trail run of about 10 miles through woodland tracks, river valley paths and minor lanes around the Tamar Valley, starting at the Tamar Trails carpark. Steady guided pace; trail shoes, waterproof and snacks recommended.

An off-road race in Dursley on 25 May 2026 covering about 10.31 km with 318 m of climb, visiting Cam Peak, Cam Long Down, Uley Bury and Downham Hill. Entries are limited to 120 and handled via Entry Central.

A 5 km fell race near Pengenffordd in South Wales with about 320 m of climb and a route that requires navigational skills. Junior races are available from age 7 and the event is insured by the WFRA.

Inflatable 5K in Bristol on Saturday 30 May 2026 offers 2.5 km laps with options of 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km or 15 km across large inflatable obstacles and five music zones. The event is untimed and includes a finisher's medal and water stations..

A timed off-road challenge from HMP Dartmoor where participants choose a route on public rights of way and aim for the greatest straight-line distance in 6, 12, or 24 hours. All entrants carry GPS trackers and receive a medal.

A themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on well maintained park paths.

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis. Participants run repeated 5.3 km laps within a seven hour time limit and receive a bespoke finisher medal unless they choose a no medal option.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Baiter Park on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mixed grass and tarmac route. The event supports fundraising for cancer research and is for ages 13 and older.

Races at Southampton Common include Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a junior race on a multi-lap course through woodland, wetlands and parkland, with kilometre markers, marshals and an event village offering food and partner giveaways.

Muskie Madness is an unmeasured 10k multi terrain race on 31 May 2026 at Marine Academy Plymouth. The course mixes on road and wooded trail sections and the venue offers showers, bag drop, food and water stations.

A mixed surface coastal out and back of about 7 miles from Blue Anchor to Minehead and back via the Steam Coast Trail, with water stations, first aid, a finishers medal and event T shirts for early online entries.

Approximate 6k through Blaise Castle Estate on tarmac, grass and trails with hills and estate views. Club house refreshments follow and prizes are awarded for individual places, age categories and teams.

A four-race summer cross country series in Herefordshire and nearby venues from 3 June to 15 July 2026, with events at Treworgan Farm, Shobdon Woods, Bearwood Farm and Newton Court. Entry is limited to eligible first claim club members.

Midweek chip timed trail races at the Blue Pool nature reserve in Dorset with 7 mile and 3 mile routes through woodland and ridge views. Race entry includes access for one adult and up to two children.

Coastal trail races on 6 June 2026 between Westward Ho! Clovelly Hartland Quay and Bude, with Ultra marathon Marathon and a 16 mile option. Routes are marked and marshalled and include significant ascent.

A 40 mile coastal ultra along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth on June 6, 2026. The course features three fully stocked checkpoints, mixed trail and road terrain, mapped route files and no overall time limit.

Trail races in the Brecon Beacons on June 6 2026, offering marathon and half marathon options plus weighted bergen editions. Runners move from daylight into night and may need a torch.

A 32 mile single-lap road ultra around Dartmoor from Princetown with significant hills, a 275 runner limit and a 6 hour 45 minute cut off. The event includes aid stations, bespoke medals, technical t-shirts, post-race food and on-site facil..

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm in Chilton Candover is a private, sold out backyard ultra on a 6.706 km loop around Godsfield Copse. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile lap each hour until only one runner completes the next lap.

A single-stage coastal ultra on 6 and 7 June 2026 covering circa 85 miles (about 140 km) along the Jurassic Coast. The event runs from a Portland HQ with checkpoints, GPS tracking and a compulsory kit list.