Trail Running calendar near Piddlehinton 2026-2027

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 hip-hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea with mixed terrain and coastal views. Runners choose distances from 5 km to ultra-marathon, completing 5.3 km out and back laps with an aid station and themed medal.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

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.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

Spooky Challenge Day 1 in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026 is an 8 hour timed event with a *5.3 km* out and back lap on an old disused train line. A TUGG system allows staggered starts and finishers who complete a lap may receive a medal.

Night trail laps in Alice Holt Forest by head torch with 5 km loops. Choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km while using one outpost per lap for snacks and hydration.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026 with 485 m of ascent; entry via Fabian4 costs £9. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is mandatory and limited parking is available.

An evening Halloween trail at Hogmoor with kids and adult loops: 3.3K, 6.6K (including canicross) and 10K. The sandy, muddy course features oversized statues, on-site playground, free parking and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

A coastal beach run at West Wittering with 15.3k, 10k and 5k options along Blue Flag sands, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, plus course signage and first aid cover.

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 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

A multi-distance coastal ultra weekend in November 2026 with routes from 38 km to 110 miles, running along the North Coast and across Exmoor to finish in Minehead. Options include technical coastal trails, estuary flats and significant elev..

Trail races from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park offering 12k, 16.5k and 21.3k distances with mixed forest roads, bridleways and single-track trails. Canicross options available and entries include chip timing and a f..

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

A weekend of self navigated trail races along the North Devon and Exmoor coast on 7 and 8 November 2026, with distances from 38 km to 110 miles and GPS tracking provided for all routes.

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.