Trail Running calendar near Isle of Portland 2026-2027

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol: a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. Four checkpoints supply basic food and drink, electronic timing is used and finishers receive a bespoke Green Man medal.

A point to point mixed terrain 15 Mile and Marathon following the Old Way from Mayflower Park, featuring coastal landmarks and a short boat crossing of the Hamble River. Finishes are at Titchfield Abbey and Boundary Oak School.

MacTuffX Portsmouth on 23 August 2026 at the Mountbatten Centre combines ten Xercises with repeated running intervals. Multiple entry formats include solo, doubles and relay with standard and LITE weight divisions.

A new Isle of Wight trail run at Rusty Meadow with scenic but steep 5K and 10K loops to the Worsley Monument. The community focused event raises funds for Lymphoma Action and supports a local scout attending the World Scout Jamboree 2027.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026 offer 10K and 5K distances plus canicross. Courses use off road terrain with lake views and event facilities include medals, photos, showers and camping.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park offering 8 Miler and 4 Miler looped courses with canicross categories. Entries run from 15 October 2025 to 27 August 2026 and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall on 29 to 30 August 2026 where runners complete a fixed **4.167 mile** loop every hour on the hour until one person remains. Entry fee £95, minimum age 18, camping included.

An 8 hour timed challenge on Saturday 29 August 2026 along an old disused train line, with flexible arrival under the TUGG system and **5.3k** laps. Entry is limited to 70 places and multiple price categories are available.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe featuring 5.3 km laps on an out and back route along a disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 and the minimum age is 18.

An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with repeated *5.3k* laps along a scenic disused train line. Entry is limited to 70 participants, minimum age 18, with medals for finishers.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A multi-day outdoor festival in Hope Cove, Devon combining coastal trail races from 5k to ultra, swim runs and a sea swim, with camping, family activities, forest school, live music and speakers.

A guided 30 mile trail ultra from Knoll Beach, Swanage, tracing the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with notable stops at Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Group navigation, kit list and car parking provided; cost £45.

A new *15 mile* trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.

A mainly off road 50 km ultra with a 30 km challenge option across Dartmoor from Okehampton to Ivybridge, featuring moorland terrain, notable tors and river crossings, GPX and map support, checkpoints with refreshments and guided leaders.

A single lap off road moorland race of about 6 miles starting and finishing at Haytor Rock, with steep climbs, woodland sections and a stream crossing. Entry is limited to 350 runners and the event supports the Moor Trees charity.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.