Trail Running calendar near Minehead 2026-2027

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

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 series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A Halloween-themed evening event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options, including Canicross and a fun run. Organised by Purple Gecko Events with timing via ST App Service and no chip timing.

An eight hour timed off road event on a scenic disused railway in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026. Laps are 5.3 km out and back; participants may complete 1 to 14 laps and can receive a medal on finishing.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

A 32 km mountain event on Pen y Fan with 1800 m of ascent and three summit climbs via six different routes. Two categories are offered: unweighted and a 16 kg weighted class; navigation is unmarked and a GPX will be provided.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race with 485 m of ascent near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is required, and parking is limited.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

A marathon around the East Cornwall countryside on 1 November 2026, starting and finishing in Pensilva. The route passes landmarks such as Golitha Falls and Jamaica Inn; entries are limited and the race is chip timed.

A 10 mile off-road trail run in Stonehouse on 1 November 2026, starting with an uphill mile on Horsemarling Lane and continuing over undulating, muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff applies.

A series of self navigated coastal ultra events on the South West Coast Path in November 2026, from 38 km to 110 mile, with GPS tracking and route features through North Devon and Exmoor.

Coastal trail running at Oxwich Bay (Gower AONB) on 7 November 2026, with four distances from 10K to 34.2 miles across cliffs, dunes and woodland. Finishes earn points toward the Endurancelife 26-27 season leaderboard.

Three trail distances take place around Talybont On Usk on 7 November 2026: a 49 mile ultra, a 26 mile marathon and a 13 mile half marathon, all on mixed trail, mountain, canal and road terrain.

A twilight off-road 10 km through a reputedly haunted parish of Dorset, starting and finishing in the park in front of Eastbury House. The route passes Chettle woods, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long barrow.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the heart of the Brecon Beacons featuring the summit of Pen y Fan. This trail event offers technical terrain and scenic reservoir views with a strict 200 runner limit.

A set of ultra events along the North and Exmoor coasts on 7 and 8 November 2026. Routes follow the South West Coast Path with self navigation, GPS tracking and transport options to some starts.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.