Trail Running calendar near Long Ashton 2026-2027

A trail event from Carding Mill Valley offering a Half Marathon or Marathon over a 13.1 mile lap of the Long Mynd, with entries limited to 200 for the main race and a virtual option during the week of May 4th.

Run Silchester is an annual village trail event offering 2.5, 5 and 7 mile routes that pass a Roman wall, a 12th-century church and woodland. The event raises funds for the Silchester Sports Pavilion Charity and supports a local food pantry..

A trail running event in Exmoor National Park on 2 May 2026 near Lynton, with routes from 5 km to 56 km across coastal and forest terrain. Marked and timed courses include outposts, GPS tracking on the ultra and free parking.

Experience an off road five mile race through the picturesque North Wessex Downs. Follow woodland tracks and rural footpaths on a course starting in Hurstbourne Tarrant with all proceeds supporting local charities.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 02 May 2026 that mixes tarmac and woodland trails with climbs, crawls and slides; participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target for Cancer Research UK.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park on 02 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide to raise funds for cancer research. The event has a £50 minimum fundraising target and is for ages 13 and over.

Tempo Trail Races in Ilmington on 3 May 2026 features 100K, new 50K, marathon, half marathon and 10K trail distances with feed stations, baggage support and a tracker for the ultras.

Trail run through bluebell woods near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The event provides way-marked routes, aid stations, finisher medals and on-site facilities.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

Runaway Train in Shepton Mallet on 3 May 2026 combines a cross country trail race, a family walk and a town centre boxty feast, with scenic routes through woods, tunnels and viaducts and 8½ mile, 6 mile and 3 mile options.

A trail festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering four distances from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon, fully marked routes, aid stations and parking at Winchester Rugby Club.

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

Spring trail races in Harewood Forest featuring 5k, 10k, canicross and a children's fun run on undulating forest and field routes. Pre-registration only; proceeds support local playing fields and school PTA.

Join this 5 mile multi terrain race at Bromsgrove Rugby Club featuring a scenic route of trails and towpaths. This evening event welcomes both solo runners and canicross participants for a focused and competitive run.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

A point to point 50 miles from Taunton to Minehead with a very flat first half and an undulating coastal second half, six aid stations and a 14 hour cut off.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 9 to 10 May 2026 combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes, with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and cupless aid so runners must carry bottles.