Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, with a 12K and a 40K route plus family races. Courses cover dunes, hills, valleys, a river crossing and sections of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultramarathons follow sections of the Wales Coast Path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Distances of 30, 50 and 100 miles feature marked routes, checkpoints and GPS support.

A 12-hour, multi-loop running event on 18 July 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway featuring three 10 mile routes, mixed terrain, a 30-runner limit and results based on most loops completed.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Worcester Racecourse on 18 Jul 2026, open to participants aged 13 and over. Entry includes fundraising support and a finishers medal, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

The Bell Plod is a relaxed trail run or walk on a private farm. It’s a one-lap course through fields and tracks, open to all abilities. The only difference from the simultaneous Bumble Plod is the medal you receive.

Join a relaxed trail run or walk on a private Dorset farm. Open to all abilities, this one-lap course winds through fields and tracks. It's part of a weekend of running events with camping available.

A two lap, undulating trail event on privately owned farmland near Blandford Forum. The Apple Plod 10K.ish welcomes runners and walkers, has limited entry, and offers optional camping over the weekend.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

Brave mud and obstacles at the Forest Warrior weekend at Huntley Estate, Gloucestershire on 18 and 19 July 2026. Choose a challenging obstacle course, a mostly obstacle free mud run, or a 1 km kids race with optional obstacles and medals.

A scenic trail run in Herefordshire starting from Aymestrey. Choose between a 10-mile route with 1,800 feet of climb or a 5-mile option. The course features lanes, forest tracks, and trails.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

Tour of the Woods on 19 July at Knightwood Leisure Centre is a 10 km mixed terrain run split into five stages, with chip timing, prizes and a kids Twiglet Tour. Portions of proceeds support the Woodland Trust.

A 100 km route across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m ascent, six staffed checkpoints and a 24 hour cut off. Entry by application on 25 July 2026 requires prior ultramarathon experience and competent map and compass navigation.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon following the Beacons Way National Trail through the Brecon Beacons. This self navigation race features over 6000m of ascent and passes the highest peaks in South Wales.

Multi distance trail race along the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Distances run from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners choose distance from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and longer distances earn pins.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.