Minehead
Trail Running Calendar near Minehead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Minehead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 51 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A timed ultra where participants repeat a 9 mile loop as many times as possible within an eight hour limit on mixed terrain with significant climbs near Bridgend.
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
Somerset not Levels is a 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks on 10 to 11 October 2026.
A two day pairs mountain marathon in late October on Exmoor with orienteering flagged courses, a fixed campsite and required mountain running kit.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
Timed lap event at Barry Sidings Country Park with flexible start times, distances from 5 km to ultra on a tarmac out and back course and a medal or no medal option.
November 2026
Coastal ultra and challenge races along the North and Exmoor coasts, ending at the South West Coast Path marker in Minehead.
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.
Off-road hill race at Brent Knoll, about 6 miles with a steep summit climb, muddy trails and 569 ft of ascent; finishers receive a medal and refreshments at the sportsground.
An annual 13.6 km cross-country race around Ilfracombe featuring steep coastal paths and countryside, limited to 200 runners and held on Sunday 22 November 2026.
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.
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.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.
February 2027
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.