Trail Running calendar near Portishead 2025-2026

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Inaugural MTC Afanc ultra on 18 April 2026 sends runners 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Expect rugged scenery, strict pacing and a hard earned Afanc medal at the finish.

Run or walk the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, enjoying hilly trails through peaks, Iron Age hillforts and woodlands. Distances 10 km to 80 km and proceeds support Grow Cook Learn.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Beast of the Beacons on 18 April 2026 at Gilestone Farm near Tal y Bont offers 10 mile, 20 mile and 40 mile trail races across rugged forest, mountain and reservoir terrain. Marked routes, aid stations and camping support runners.

Discover the Black Mountains and World Heritage landscapes around Blaenavon on this LDWA long distance walk and run. Pick 20, 30 or 50 mile routes that tackle classic climbs, quiet valleys and canal side finishes.

Take on the inaugural MTC Y Draig Goch on 19 April 2026, a scenic 35 mile stage from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers earn a Y Draig Goch medal and top athletes win bespoke t..

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 miles trail race across Rodge Hill and woodland, with challenging climbs and quiet country lanes. Finishers get bespoke medals and proceeds benefit Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Run the scenic Thames Ring, a multi distance trail loop from Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canals. Choose 100, 150 or 250 mile challenges on riverside paths with GPS tracking and checkpoint support, 22 to 26 April 2026.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Butcombe Trail Ultra is a self navigation trail through the scenic Mendip Hills AONB, following the 47 mile Butcombe Trail and passing six cosy pubs. Pick 50 miles or 50 kilometres, both UTMB qualifying, with tracking included for safety.

Discover the Corvedale Cake Walk from Holdgate Church near Much Wenlock, featuring scenic tracks and climbs to Abdon Burf, Shropshire's highest point. Choose 22 mile or 10 mile routes, enjoy refreshments and support church communities.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

Trail festival in Offwell near Honiton on the first May bank holiday, headlined by a 68 mile round with 38, 31 and 15 mile options across AONBs and the Jurassic Coast. Camping, communal meals and a Sunday mini round create a friendly vibe.

Malvern Hills Ultra offers 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile scenic but tough out and back routes along the Worcestershire Way. Self navigation with GPX support and helpful Timelords pacers, plus a bespoke finisher medal and commemorative swag.

Run the Brecon Beacons with Rasus y Bannau, choosing marathon, 75 km or 100 km routes over iconic ridges and reservoirs. Rugged mountain terrain, full safety support and spectacular views await.

Take on the HOWUM 2026 30 mile trail ultra around Llanidloes, following scenic paths past reservoirs, the Severn source and historic waymarked trails. With no time limit and three supported checkpoints this is a wild friendly challenge.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.