Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2025-2026

The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is a timed endurance event held in the Lower Otter Valley near Budleigh Salterton. Participants complete as many 4.4km loops as possible within six hours on a mostly flat course with a slight 12m ascent per loop. The race accommodates runners and walkers, offering sol..

The East Devon 8 Trigs is a self-navigation trail running and walking event held in East Devon, starting at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it offers three distance options: a 3 Trigs Half Marathon (21 km), a 6 Trigs Marathon (42 km), and an 8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53..

The Remembrance Day Run - South, hosted by Saturn Running, takes place in Surrey at the Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the scenic River Thames in Egham. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run multiple laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, which features a mix of well-made paths, t..

The Bristol MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Ashton Court Park, Long Ashton, featuring 1.5k, 5k, and 10k distances. The course combines paths and trails with hilly sections between 1km and 3km, suitable for dog walkers and off-road buggies but not wheelchairs. The 5k is a single lap, while t..

The Southampton Half Marathon Morun is part of the MoRunning series supporting the Movember charity, held at Southampton Common, The Avenue (postcode SO15 7NN). The event features multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the half marathon. The half marathon course starts with a 1..

The One by the Canal is a scenic half marathon trail run starting at Cowley Recreation Ground and following the Grand Union Canal's picturesque natural surroundings, finishing in Watford's Cassiobury Park. The course features country trails and woodland paths, marked and marshalled for safety, with..

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..

The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle is a unique trail running event held at the historic Corfe Castle in Dorset. Returning for its third year, the race offers three routes: Long (15 km, +243 m elevation), Middle (11 km, +225 m), and Short (5 km, +120 m), suitable for all abilities. The course f..

Dusk Till Dawn The Winter Edition is a challenging 12-hour running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in South Wales. Participants tackle three distinct 10-mile mixed terrain routes, including hills, technical downhill forestry trails, and minimal road sections, aiming to complete as many loop..

The Trails & Tarmac 12hr Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held near Crickhowell in Powys, set in the scenic Black Mountains. The race features a 4.2-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allowing f..

The Bath Skyline running event, organized by Relish Running Races, offers 5km and 10km off-road races around the iconic Bath Skyline, featuring woodland trails, open meadows, and hilltop views of Bath. Held at the University of Bath's West Car Park, the course is mostly flat with some gentle rises,..

The Margam Trail Races, organized by Trail Revolution, will take place in Margam Park on November 15, 2025. This event features a variety of race distances, including 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, designed to challenge participants on the park's scenic forest paths and woodland trails. The course..

The New Forest Central Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the heart of the New Forest National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Starting from Roundhill Campsite near Brockenhurst, the course features wide, hard-packed gravel paths weaving through ancient woodland..

The Centurion Wendover Woods 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held entirely within Wendover Woods, England. The race consists of five 10-mile loops on forest trails featuring a mix of wide, soft paths with runnable climbs and descents, alongside steeper, more demanding sections. With 10,000..

The Rugged Radnage 10K Run, held in the Chiltern Hills near Radnage village, offers a challenging mixed-terrain course featuring roads, trails, footpaths, woods, and fields with notable ascents and descents. The event includes both 5K and 10K distances, with the 5K covering half of the 10K route. It..

The Cardiff Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, this newly introduced race offers a unique blend of competition and scenic beauty, making it an ideal experience for both seasoned athletes and newcomers...

The Broadway Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Cotswold Trail Events, takes place in Broadway, Worcestershire, within the scenic northern Cotswolds. The event features two distances: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course is predominantly trail and unpaved track, with some minor road s..

Roly's Run is an annual trail running event held in the scenic Meon Valley and South Downs Way, Hampshire, in memory of ultra-runner Rich Walklate (Roly). The 2025 edition offers three distance options: 15.5, 21.5, and 40 miles, featuring challenging ascents of 463m, 712m, and 1266m respectively. Th..

The Devil's Punchbowl 10k is a guided trail run held in the scenic Devil's Punchbowl, a natural amphitheatre located in Hindhead, Surrey. This 10km route features challenging hills and beautiful trails, offering runners spectacular views, especially during sunset or night runs. The event is designed..

The Bournemouth Coastal TEN is a scenic running event held at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset, offering 10-mile and 10k routes along the stunning Dorset coast. The largely flat, traffic-free courses follow Bournemouth’s seafront paths, including a run along Boscombe Pier with uninterrupted sea..