Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2026-2027

Trail races through Thomas Hardy countryside near Dorchester offering a roughly 5 mile option and an about 13.1 mile half marathon. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and an event village at Dorchester Rugby Club.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

A series of marked trail races around Stroud and the Cotswolds using towpaths, commons and old railway lines, with checkpoints, water stations, marshals and map/GPX support.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport on 16 and 17 May 2026. Distances range from 10 km to about 100 km with camping, transfers, GPS tracking, medical support and catered rest stops.

A mountain trail marathon and a ten mile race around Pen Y Fan and Talybont Reservoir, both starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer. The marathon has three checkpoints and a six hour cutoff at 20.5 miles.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Starts at The Unicorn Inn in Telford, the route follows Ironbridge Gorge and the Silkin Way. Options include eight miles, sixteen miles or a full marathon and food and ales will be available afterwards.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

A fell race at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton featuring a senior 8 km route with 415 m ascent and junior 2 km and 4 km races. Entry is by pre entry, limited to 50 runners and the event carries a Fell Runners Association permit.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

A community running event in the parish of Deddington offering 5k, 10k and 20k routes on Sunday 17 May 2026. The event is open to all and supports local organisations including the Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and Deddingt..

A multi terrain running event in Beer, East Devon offering 10 mile, 6 mile and a 1 mile fun run, organised to raise funds for Beer Primary School PTFA with trails, cliff and beach sections.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.

Tackle the Batch Bash in All Stretton on Wed 27 May 2026, a steep 4.8 km fell run with 305 m of climb to test your hill legs. Friendly entry options and a capped field keep this a welcoming, lively race day.

A 26.2 Miles trail marathon near Bridgend that crosses quarry, forestry and historic Bedford ironworks. The course is marked with GPX available, has five feed stations and is limited to 60 entrants.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.