Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2025-2026

Run the stunning Jurassic Coast with options from 10.5 km to 21 km, enjoying coastal views, Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle along scenic trail routes. Finish at the castle and take a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable day.

Explore scenic South Downs trails at Matterley Basin, with hills, woodland and river views on routes from 5 km to a 24 km half marathon. Friendly and dog friendly with on course outposts, full marking, timing and free parking.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Finish the season with the final round of the West Glamorgan XC League at Gnoll Park, Neath on 15 March 2026, a testing 5 mile cross country hosted by Neath Harriers. Club only event with no on the day entries, registration opens 2 February..

Tackle Winter's End on the South Downs Way with a scenic 50 mile ultra or marathon route between Arundel and Winchester or QECP. Expect chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and supportive aid stations along the way.

Take on the Bratton Hilly 11K, a scenic multi terrain road and trail run around Bratton with panoramic views. Limited to 200 runners, this community race supports Bratton Jubilee Hall and rewards all finishers with a medal.

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

Join the Red Warrior Challenge at Margam Country Park on 22 March 2026 for mixed terrain races offering 5K, 10K and 20K options. Solo runners and canicross teams welcome at this sixth annual celebration of trail fun and challenge.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed station..

Beyond Bristol offers scenic urban trail running on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing at Museum Square. Choose 25 km or 55 km routes that wind under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks, woodland and old railway lines with chip t..

Enjoy the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Saturday 28 March 2026, looping past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon into beautiful countryside. Fully supported with GPS tracking, rest stops and medical cover, choose walking jogging or rac..

Run the scenic but testing trails at Escot Park Ottery St Mary with a half marathon or 10K, fully off road with short climbs and often muddy sections. Canicross entries welcome and finishers receive medals and full event support.

Run through scenic Hurn Forest on a well maintained out and back course with lap length 5.3 km and distances from 5K to ultramarathon. All finishers of one lap or more get a medal and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Challenge yourself on a 32 mile loop in the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, solo or in teams of two or four. The mostly traffic free route follows canal towpaths and tunnels and finishes wi..

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

Tackle 16 miles of undulating trails from Combe Gibbet to Overton across scenic Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. Managed transfers and kit transport included make this a classic spring cross country adventure.

Take on the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon woods, rivers and hills on 29 March 2026, with a 5 km fun run and walk for all abilities. Expect rugged scenery, on course support and a technical event vest for Fury finishers.

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.