Trail Running calendar near Long Ashton 2026-2027

Explore the ancient trails and historic landscapes of Cranborne Chase starting from Salisbury Racecourse. Choose between marathon half marathon or 10k distances through scenic downland and woodland paths.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A non-stop 100 mile circumnavigation of Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, held 2 to 3 October 2026 in Okehampton. The route includes over 4000 m ascent, six indoor checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

A six hour loop race in the Lower Otter valley where participants complete as many 4.4 km laps as possible. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station every lap, and facilities at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.

Self navigation trail event in East Devon on 3 October 2026 starting at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Offers approx 21 km, 42 km and 53 km options for solo entrants or pairs with GPS tracking and onsite facilities.

Timed trail event in the Forest of Bere using a 3.28 mile out and back lap with distances from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan options; 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A multi terrain 10 mile race based at Stover School that is mostly off road through Stover Country Park, with a separate 1 mile fun run within the school grounds.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in the West Midlands combining ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m run intervals, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight option.

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

Trail running and ruck options at Ashton Court Estate with 6 km and 10 km distances, Pro and Open categories, supplied GORUCK backpacks, basic event amenities and finisher patches or medals.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.