Trail Running calendar near Minehead 2025-2026

Endurancelife Dorset runs in Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path, a World Heritage-listed coastline since 2001. The event offers four distances—10K (6 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (27 miles), and ultra (37.2 miles)—with substantial climbs (774, 1,719, 4,692, 7,027 ft) on an extreme..

Limitless Trails’ Secret Santa Series heads to the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Cwmdu Hall, Powys. Distances offered are 14 km, 10 miles, and 13.1 miles, beginning from Cwmdu along Beacons Way toward Bwlch Mountain, with the half marathon following Cockit Hill for lake views before turn..

The event is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at Old Fowler Barracks, Ludgershall Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR. It takes place on Salisbury Plain, which is described as the largest military training area in the UK and possibly Europe. The route follows well established footpaths and byways and includes..

Race The Light takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary. The event offers two courses: 8.5 miles (Classic) Half Marathon Age limits are set relative to the event date: the Classic is for participants aged 17 years or older and the Half Marathon for those 18 years..

The event takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Cwmdu Village Hall, near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances offered: Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine Turkey Ten Miles Figgy Pud 14km Entries open 18 February 2025 and close 30 November 202..

Full MontyCute 10 trail race is a tough, mostly off-road 10.6-mile course in Ham Hill Country Park near Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. The route climbs 11 hills and threads through Montacute, St Michaels Tower, Ladies Walk, Witcombe Valley, and Parkland, finishing back at the Ham Hill Information Centr..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

Set in South Wales, Celtic Trail Races offers three trail challenges: the Ultra (34 miles), Marathon (26 miles), and Half Marathon (13 miles). The routes wind through Afan Forest and the Rhigos range, finishing along the Coed Morgannwg Way with dramatic views of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, S..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is scheduled for 20 December 2025 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. Entries open 27 December 2024 and close 14 December 2025. The event limit is 50 participants and the minimum age is 17 on the event d..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is fast and clean, ideal for runners of all abilities, including..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) is a self-navigating endurance event by Andali Events in the English Marches. It offers two routes: a roughly 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile Croft course, tracing the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington, Herefordshire. The route blends trail, field and road throu..

Plain Crazy (Winter) is a run of 12.5 ish miles held on 28 December 2025. The course is described as hilly, cold, scenic, desolate and windy, and it may have snow. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. A GPX file for the route is provided. Prizes are awarded to the first three m..

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on New Year’s Eve, this community-focused event provides a spi..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train line surfaced entirely with tarmac, classifying it as a roa..

Based in Budleigh Salterton, the Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon and Third Marathon offer two distances: 13.6 miles for the half and 8.5 miles for the third marathon. The route winds through quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, little-known footpaths, the Otter valley, High Peak, the Jurass..

Endurancelife North Cornwall is a coastal trail-running event based in Polzeath, North Cornwall. The weekend offers 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra distances, starting on Polzeath’s golden beach and tracing miles of unspoilt coastline past the Pentire Peninsula, fishing villages and valleys b..

Haldon Night is a winter night trail event at Haldon Forest Park, Exeter. It offers a single-loop 10K and 5K, plus 1K and 2K kids races, and a canicross 10K option. Races start and finish at the Start/Finish arch and are tweaked to finish just over official distances.The routes are clearly marked wi..

The Cardiff Trail 10k is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for January 18, 2026, this newly introduced race offers participants a unique blend of competition and natural beauty, making it an ideal choice for both experienced runners and newcomers...

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different course. The race takes place on an army training ground, offe..