Trail Running calendar near Minehead 2026-2027

Experience a diverse range of multi terrain races including a full marathon half marathon and 10K. This festival offers distances for all levels plus dog friendly runs and a vibrant colour fun run.

A muddy trail run at Eastnor Castle on 26 April 2026 with 3km, 6km and 10km options, natural obstacles and marked, marshalled routes. Camping, basic facilities and event medals available; group discounts apply.

A time limited Backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in Eastnor Castle Deer Park. Solo runners must start a new lap on the hour while relay teams run continuously and combine laps over eight hours.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Finishers receive a themed medal and distance pins, with aid stations and vegan options on course.

A circular walk from Pewsey Scout Hut across the Vale of Pewsey to the Marlborough Downs with routes from 10 mile to 35 mile, checkpoint refreshments, site visits and an e certificate for finishers.

A Pentyrch hill race covering 11.3 km with 488 m of climb on a partially marked course, featuring a 45 minute cutoff near the Garth summit about 2 miles in. Day registration costs £10 and facilities include showers and bar snacks.

A Silver Ticket backyard ultra at Grove Farm Estate on 1 May 2026 where competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Entry includes on-site camping for the runner and two crew.

A three day trail running festival around East Devon with routes from about 25 km to 110 km, including an UTMB Index race and live GPS tracking. Camping, aid stations and event facilities support runners across varied coastal and countrysid..

Trail races based in Brecon with circular routes through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Options are 100 km, 75 km and marathon distances with marked junctions, multiple checkpoints, a compulsory kit list and GPS route files.

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.

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.

Cwmdu is a 15.9 km fell race near Crickhowell with 920 m of climb over Pen Tir and Mynydd Troed. The route requires navigation and mandatory kit; entry fees include tea and cakes.

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.

A 12 mile off road run across the Clovelly Estate on 3 May 2026, organised by RNLI Events. The course features steep hills and views, tickets are shown from £33.22 to £38.62 and the event is for 18 plus.

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 13.4 km fell race around Talgarth with 610 m of ascent. The course is partially marked and requires navigation; entry is £10 pre entry or £15 on the day and the event is insured by the WFRA.