Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2025-2026

Take on a stunning 50km trail ultramarathon along the South Downs chalk ridgeway, finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Expect rolling hills, wide views and solid on course support in this World Trail Majors stage.

Run the scenic Cotswold Way from a Cirencester basecamp on 13 and 14 June 2026, choosing a full 100 km loop or shorter trail distances to suit every level. Expect rest stops, GPS tracking, medical and massage teams, plus camping and caterin..

Run the dramatic Cheddar Gorge on trails across the Mendip Hills, from a fun 1k up to a full marathon, with cliff top views, meadows and rugged rock underfoot. Finishers of 6km and longer earn a two sided event medal.

Take in sweeping views from Watership Down on scenic trails with marathon, half and 10K options. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, goody bag and a keepsake beer glass while supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Run the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site on 20 to 21 June with self navigated multi distance races from Poole to Exmouth. Enjoy scenic coastal trails, live GPS tracking and well stocked aid stations for a professionally managed challenge.

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Join the PIGUM on July 4, 2026 in Abergavenny for a 30 mile mountain trail ultra with about 5,000 feet of climbing, taking in Sugar Loaf and ridge country. Expect fully stocked checkpoints, friendly crew support and no time limit.

Tackle a scenic 27 mile point to point ultra to the source of the Severn, including a four mile climb up Plynlimon. Finish at Mid Wales Arts Centre in Caersws and enjoy a rugged, rewarding mountain to river route.

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Tackle the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Maesmawr to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026. Enjoy riverside trails, rolling hills and friendly checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options; bring a reusable cup.

Run the scenic Severn Way in the MTC Severn Way Ultra, a 57 mile point to point ultra on 11 July 2026 that follows largely flat riverside paths. Cup free event with checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus an MTC head visor.

Explore the stunning Black Mountains with distances from a half marathon to 50 miles across mostly trail terrain. Self navigation with GPX, trackers and full aid makes this a bold yet well supported trail challenge.

Run the Ridgeway to the Avebury Standing Stones in Race to the Stones, with 50 km and 100 km options including a two day format. Scenic trails, marked course, pitstops and full support make this a bucket list ultramarathon.

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 11 July 2026 for circular off road walks and runs through 12 charming local parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles with waymarked routes, checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Post run treats and a cake competition add a sweet finish to this countryside challenge.

Join the Otter Rail and River Run for a scenic off road 10 km or one mile family run along riverside paths and woodland. Community event raising funds for the village playing field with finishers receiving a local memento.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from Penrice Castle with distances from 10 km to a 100 km figure of eight route highlighting wild coastal scenery and big climbs. Fully supported with rest stops, tracking, and finisher goodies.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..