Minehead
Trail Running Calendar near Minehead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Minehead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail Half Marathon Wales at Margam Country Park on 14 November 2026 features fully marked forest races over 21.1 km and 10.2 km with checkpoints and included parking.
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay offering flexible start times and distances from one 5.3 km lap up to multi lap ultra within a 7 hour limit.
An off road hill race around Brent Knoll of about 6 miles with steep climbs, muddy trails and a summit circuit, offering age prizes and a unique finisher medal.
A hilly 13.6 km cross country race around Ilfracombe, usually held on the last Sunday in November; entries for 2026 open 1 September.
Twice a year flat races from Tiverton along the Grand Western Canal offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on hard packed gravel.
Forest orienteering at Weston Woods with eight courses from 1.0 km to 5.4 km, organised by Bristol Orienteering Klub and entered online via Pre entries.
December 2026
Military themed timed run at Barry Sidings Country Park on 6 December 2026 with lap based distances, medals, aid station and a seven hour limit.
A just over 6 mile December dune race at Merthyr Mawr with a midrace mulled wine and mince pie stop and organised charity fundraising.
Timed lap based run at Barry Sidings Country Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km tarmac lap with a 7 hour limit.
Free community canal run with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options along the Bridgwater to Taunton towpath; entry includes a compulsory £5 Canal and River Trust donation.
January 2027
A roughly 6.4 mile mixed terrain off road race within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners and licensed by Welsh Athletics.
A social, self-navigated cross-country run in the Blackdown Hills with route options around 10 and 16 miles, village refreshment stops, and fundraising for Macmillan.
February 2027
Mountain to city winter races from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 75 km ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon on unmarked mountain routes with GPS navigation required.
A one way, fully marked 70k ultramarathon along the Taff Trail from Brecon to Nantgarw. The route moves from mountain landscapes to former industrial valleys and includes coach transfer to the start, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.
March 2027
Twice a year flat races from Tiverton along the Grand Western Canal offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on hard packed gravel.