Minehead
Trail Running Calendar near Minehead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Minehead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 47 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with optional wooden finisher medals and a waste-reduction policy.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
September 2026
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
Eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village raising funds for Families in Grief.
A 12km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in aid of PAPYRUS on 13 September 2026, entry £26, dogs welcome.
A multi terrain 10K around Crediton with mostly off road footpaths and fields, water stations, medals and prizes, and a finish on the school field.
A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills pitting runners against horses, with a Pegasus Challenge four person relay in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026.
Trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering 16 km (10 miles) with hilly terrain, chip timing, a finishers' medal and a 250 runner limit.
The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
October 2026
Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.
A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse options.
A 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe on 10 to 11 October 2026, run as two loops onto the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks; entries require a recent 30 mile completion.
Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.
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 events on the South West Coast Path offering self-navigation and GPS tracking across distances from 38 km to 110 miles.
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.