Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

Take on the iconic Pendine Sands beach course with distances from 5k up to a 32.8 mile ultra. All finishers receive a bespoke Pendine medal and category winners earn custom trophies.

Tackle a rolling 10km village road and trail through Mortimer woodlands, with a dog friendly canicross option and scenic off road sections. Medals, chip timing, local food and ale, all supporting the Ollie Young Foundation.

Tackle the West Wight 3 Hills, an 8 mile single lap multi terrain race with about 900 feet of climbing and sweeping coastal views from Golden Hill Fort to Tennyson Down. Limited to 175 runners, it is perfect for trail lovers seeking a sceni..

Steaming to the Coast pairs scenic steam train travel with coastal and hilltop trail running from Minehead. Choose from 11 km, 11 mile or marathon routes that return to Minehead for a memorable seaside finish.

Take on the Vale Coastal Races along the Vale of Glamorgan coast with 10, 18.5 and 32.5 mile routes that hug the sea and finish in Ogmore by Sea. Expect stunning seaside views, a self navigated route and the infamous Hill of Doom.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

A coastal trail run from Exmouth to Seaton covering 22 miles, with relay teams and a Sidmouth-to-Seaton option; chip timed with checkpoints, baggage transfer and pre-race transport available.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shropshire Hills on 18 April 2026, featuring routes from 10 km to 80 km and local food at checkpoints. The event raises funds for Grow Cook Learn to support an education programme about how food is gro..

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..

Marked trail runs from Gilestone Farm in the Brecon Beacons offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes, well-stocked checkpoints, enforced mandatory kit and generous cut-off times; the 40-mile course is the 20-mile route run in reverse.

Multi-distance mountain event around Abergavenny with 50 mile, 30 mile and 20 mile routes through the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon. Entries open 1 October 2025 and close 31 March 2026.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Two self navigation ultramarathons through the Mendip Hills around pubs, starting at Mendip Activity Centre. Mostly off road courses, UTMB index status, and tracking devices used for timing and safety.