Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

A late September trail half marathon through the Forest of Dean, organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity. The measured course stays on way marked forest trails with no road crossings and water stations roughly every 5 km.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A continuous 100 mile race following the waymarked Dartmoor Way, completing the first official circumnavigation of Dartmoor. The route covers moorland tracks and villages, includes over 4000 m of ascent and has a 34 hour limit.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

A six hour timed event around the Lower Otter valley where entrants complete as many 4.4 km loops as possible. Open to runners and walkers with solo and pairs relay options and an aid station after every loop.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A largely off road 10 mile multi terrain race at Stover School near Newton Abbot, routing through Stover Country Park and nearby fields, with a 1 mile fun run, age and safety rules, on course cutoff and prizes for multiple categories.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A MacTuffX functional fitness race in Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or relay formats. Standard and LITE weight divisions are available with individual and team entries.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

Bristol Epic Trail on 04th October 2026 offers 6k and 10k off road routes with Pro Ruck, Pro Trail, Open Ruck and Open Trail categories. GORUCK rucks are provided and finishers receive a patch or medal plus sponsor goodies.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on Saturday 10 October 2026, offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water and finishers medals.