Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2025-2026

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Take on the Rocky at 50 Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers earn themed medals and enjoy tasty aid station treats.

Run through Southampton Common on 31 May 2026 amid woodland, lakes and wetlands. Choose half, 10K, 5K or junior distances and enjoy a lively event village with food, freebies and a sustainable focus.

Run 40 mile along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, enjoying golden beaches, cliffs, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones. Staffed checkpoints, medals and no time limit make this a relaxed coastal challenge.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser on 6 June 2026 for scenic laps from The Unicorn Inn across the Ironbridge and along the Silkin Way. Choose 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon options and embrace the fun of fancy dress with top hats and tiaras..

Run the Brecon Beacons at Midnight Mountain Marathon on June 6, 2026, starting in daylight and finishing under the stars, so some may need a torch. Take part in Marathon, Half Marathon or Bergen pack races and earn a medal and a mug of tea.

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

BigSea Trails WATER brings runners to the Isle of Purbeck, with a beach start and single lap routes past Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Distances from half marathon to 54k ultramarathon offer sweeping coastal views.

Run along the shoreline from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe on sand and over groynes, choosing 5K or 10K routes with lovely sea views. Great for all abilities, with marshalled support and a relaxed coastal vibe.

Tackle 15 miles of the historic Offa's Dyke path around Hay on Wye in a scenic and challenging trail race. Friendly atmosphere and relay option make it perfect for solo runners or teams seeking a memorable summer run.

Tackle 100 miles of rolling chalk ridgeline in the iconic South Downs Way 100 on 13 June 2026, starting at Matterley Bowl. Fully marked route, stunning coastal and countryside views, and full aid support make this a classic ultra challenge.

Tackle the scenic South Downs Way 50 km on 13 June 2026, a fully supported trail across the chalk ridge. Part of the World Trail Majors Short Series, it features four aid stations and a 9 hour cut off.

Take on the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge from 13 to 14 June 2026, based in Cirencester, with routes from 10 km up to a 100 km loop through classic Cotswold trails. Fully supported with campsites, catering and a finisher medal and tee.

Run rugged trails through the dramatic cliffs of Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills in this off road challenge. Distances from 1 km to marathon offer cliff top views, marshals, food vans and finishers medals.

Tackle scenic trails on Watership Down at the Hampshire Hoppit on Sunday 14 June 2026, with marathon, half marathon and 10K routes that climb some of Hampshire's highest points. Enjoy finishers medals, a keepsake beer glass and real ale in..

Run the dramatic Jurassic Coast on 20 to 21 June 2026 with self guided routes along the South West Coast Path, live GPS tracking and staffed aid stations. Distances from 33 km to an epic 105 mile challenge with ITRA points on select races.

Explore Exmoor with a weekend of running and walking at the Pinkery Centre in June 2026, from family strolls to 30 mile challenges. Enjoy social evenings, guest speakers and films while taking in stunning National Park trails.

Take on the Malvern Midsummer Marathon across the iconic Malvern Hills with 27 mile and 15 mile routes featuring big climbs and ridge top views. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, a hot finish meal and the friendly LDWA atmosphere.

Enjoy a scenic multi terrain 10km that starts and finishes at Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate, with a canicross option. Finishers get a medal and a beer or soft drink to enjoy at the brewery.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, with varied surfaces, a unique 360m tunnel and floating water stations. Chip timed finishers get a bespoke medal and T shirt.