Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

Trail running at Matterley Basin on 20 March 2027 with three route choices through South Downs chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines; marked courses, hydration outposts and free parking.

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains offering 25 km Half Ultra and 10 km options plus junior races. Routes are waymarked, include feed stations, and the event supports local charities.

A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.

A Dorset challenge event from Cerne Abbas offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes with checkpoints, an 11 hour time limit and a finish certificate. Entries are limited and must be booked in advance.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

Intergalactic is a space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distances from 5K to ultra marathon. The race features a themed medal, space inspired aid station snacks, and gives 20% of fees to Forestry Englan..

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

A two lap multi terrain 10 km trail race on Easter Monday around Mortimer Fairground and local woodlands, with a canicross option, chip timing, medal and free race photos. The undulating course is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Three long distance mountain races loop around the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from Brecon, offering a 100 km ultra, a 40 mile ultra trail and a mountain marathon with marked checkpoints and GPS support.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A 22 miles trail race along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton with about 4,000 feet of ascent. Offers full, relay and half race options, checkpoints, baggage transfer, pre-race transport and a 7 hour limit.

The Green Lantern will take place in Exeter on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 9 and 14 miles.

The Pendine Sands Races stage beach out-and-back events over 5k, 10k and a half marathon on firm sand, with flagged distances, cup-free water stations, bespoke finisher medals and category trophies.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A guided 18-mile trail run on the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, led at a social group pace. Meeting in Great Malvern, the route follows the ridge summits and returns via quieter hillside and woodland trails.