Trail Running calendar near Minehead 2025-2026

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Take on the rugged Imber Ultra, a 33.5 mile multi terrain trail around Salisbury Plain starting from Westbury. This charity fundraiser on 1 March 2026 follows the Imber Range Perimeter Path clockwise and welcomes adventurous trail runners.

Tackle the Winter GMU, a scenic winter ultra around Bristol along the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options. Self navigated with checkpoint support, it rewards finishers with a technical tee and bespoke medal.

Take on the Hateful 8 Ultra Loop, a 9 mile loop at Bridgend where runners log as many laps as possible in an 8 hour challenge. Mixed terrain with steep climbs and technical forestry descents makes every loop a true test of grit and strategy..

Run from Swanage seafront to the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle along scenic chalk and sand trails past Old Harry Rocks and Studland. Finishers can ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable end to the day.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

Run a scenic loop through the Forest of Dean on well maintained trails with gentle climbs. Officially measured and fully marshalled, this spring half hosts the British Trail Running Championships.

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed station..

Run scenic off road trails through Escot Park near Ottery St Mary with short climbs and some muddy sections. Choose a 10K or a two lap half marathon with canicross categories for dog and handler teams.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes from Museum Square. Race under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, through Leigh Woods and along riverside and railway paths, with feed stations and a finisher medal.

Run amid Bath's city sights and rolling countryside at the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge, based at Bath Racecourse. Choose from 50 km, 29 km or 10 km looped routes with full support, rest stops and finisher T shirt and medal.

Join the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 for muddy, hilly trail fun across 3, 5 and 12 km options. Enjoy homemade refreshments, medals for finishers and prizes for winners in a friendly community event.

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail around Devon estates with steep hills, woods and river crossings, or join the family friendly Templeton 5 km fun run. Event at Templeton Village Hall on 29 March 2026.

Inaugural BOWUM is a 30 mile circular trail in Monmouthshire linking Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle via the Three Castles Walk and Offas Dyke Path. Enjoy rolling hills, well stocked checkpoints and no time limit.

Run Pendine Sands on firm beach along a scenic out and back course with distances from 5k to ultra. Finishers earn bespoke medals, category winners take trophies, and the event is cup free so bring a reusable cup.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydea..

Vale Coastal Races is the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, three trail distances along the Vale of Glamorgan coast in south Wales. The Ultra covers 32.5 miles along the Wales Coast Path from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-Sea; the Vale..