Melksham
Trail Running Calendar near Melksham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melksham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 82 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Mells Mash Up is a roughly 7 mile off road race around the village of Mells near Frome and serves as Race 1 of the Wiltshire Off Road League.
A 24 hour trail ultra in Berkeley, Gloucestershire of about 130 miles across five roughly 26 mile laps with about 15,000 ft of ascent.
Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.
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.
Trail races at Amport Cricket Club with 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross on marked multi-terrain routes, cupless stations, first aid and finish-line refreshments.
October 2026
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.
Trail and ruck event at Ashton Court Estate on Oct 4, 2026 offering 6k, 10k and half marathon distances with Pro and Open categories and GORUCK backpacks provided.
MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay fitness races with 10x400m and 10x800m formats at Foundation Park County Ground in Swindon.
Off-road family races on 11 October 2026 at Withymead Playing Fields with 2 km, 5 km and 11 km options, organised to raise funds for Marshfield Primary School PTA.
A roughly 12 km off road race on 18 October 2026 through bridle paths and the Imber Range, passing close to the Westbury White Horse. Limited to 200 places, the event offers gender and veteran prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.
A 12.5 mile trail race from Keynsham on 18 October 2026 featuring rivers, woods, two stream crossings, canicross places and medals for every finisher.
Family friendly 5k Trail Run and 800 m Colour Run at Box Recreation Ground raising funds for Box Primary School with colour stations and chip timing.
Backyard Ultra in Bristol where runners do one 4 mile loop each hour for six hours, totaling 24 miles; finishers receive a goody bundle and a beer.
Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.
November 2026
A 10 mile off-road trail run in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, with an initial uphill mile, muddy undulating trails, a finisher medal and a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.
A multi-terrain 12 km off-road race from Barton Farm Country Park with a river crossing, chip timing, prizes and team awards, raising funds for Alzheimer's Support.