Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

A series of linear mountain trail races across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles, marked checkpoints, GPS navigation requirements and drop bag options.

Tackle the Dorset Hillfort Ultra, a scenic 35.9 mile off road route linking ancient hillforts and coastal viewpoints across Dorset. Expect rugged turf and tracks, plentiful aid stations and stunning views over Lyme Bay and Portland Bill.

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

A multi-distance coastal ultra weekend in November 2026 following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking and transport to starts. Routes range from 38 km to 110 miles and cross North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park.

Run the rugged Oxwich Bay coastline in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with distances from 10K to Ultra. Beach, moor and rock terrain make for a scenic but testing day with on course aid and finishers medals.

A night trail run at Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames with three route distances from 7 km to 17 km. Middle and long routes have one outpost each; bring a headtorch and a reusable cup; headphones are not permitted.

Three waymarked trail routes from Stonor Park through the Chilterns AONB, featuring steep sections, wildlife sightings, on-course outposts and event amenities including free parking, timing, results and a finisher medal.

Three trail races around Talybont on Usk on 7 November 2026, including a 49 mile ultra with an out and back to Pen y Fan. Routes combine trail, mountain, canal and road terrain with notable elevation.

Run through ancient woodland and heathland in the New Forest near Brockenhurst, where free roaming ponies, horses and deer may appear. Choose the half marathon or a shorter route and enjoy a medal, finisher's gift and drink.

Trail Revolution stages three waymarked trail races at Margam Park on woodland paths, offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances with checkpoints, GPS routes and parking included in the entry.

A night trail run from Corfe Castle with 15 km, 11 km and 5 km routes across muddy heath and woodland, one outpost on the long route, no dogs and no headphones permitted.

An eight hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a measured tarmac out and back route along an old disused train line. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 75.

An eight hour timed road event near Exmouth on an accurately measured tarmac out and back course along a disused train line. Flexible arrival on the day, lap length is 5.3 km and medals come from a mixed set.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Experience the dramatic Jurassic Coast around Swanage on 6 December 2025 with wet, challenging trail and coastal climbs from 10K to ultra. Fully marked course with electronic timing and finishers medals, but entries are full.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Join The Partridge in a Pear Tree at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic offroad race through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra, walkers welcome and virtual entries available.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

Celebrate the season at 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 7 Dec, an offroad 2.5 km loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers are welcome for a friendly, festive challenge.