Portishead
Trail Running Calendar near Portishead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Portishead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 109 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 9.8 km traverse near Pontypool with a 291 m climb, junior race distances and three-person team entries.
A fell race near Machen covering 7 km with 365 m ascent, held with on the day entry and registration at Machen Welfare Ground.
September 2026
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
Races at Westonbirt Arboretum offer a 1 Mile fun run, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon on solid forest paths with on-course feed stations and event medals.
A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles along the canal towpath and local footpaths, with marshals and one aid station.
Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.
A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills pitting runners against horses, with a Pegasus Challenge four person relay in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026.
The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
Mells Mash Up is a roughly 7 mile off road race around the village of Mells near Frome and serves as Race 1 of the Wiltshire Off Road League.
A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.
A fell running race in Caerphilly on 26 September 2026 featuring a 9.5 km course with 336 m of climb, partially marked and with a short walk from parking to the start.
A trails half marathon through the Forest of Dean on 27 September 2026, organised by the Rotary Club with way-marked routes, chip timing and proceeds to charity.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
October 2026
A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills with a 21.2 km route and 839 m ascent, limited to 300 runners and featuring chip timing, waymarked route and on course feed stations.
A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.