Trail Running calendar near Shepton Mallet 2026-2027

Night time looped trail run at Moors Valley Country Park on 21 November 2026 with 10 km, 20 km or 30 km options, compulsory headtorch and free main car park; runners can choose a tree planting option instead of a medal.

A trail race at Spider Hill, Long Valley, on Saturday 21 November offering a single-lap 10 km and a shortened 5 km option with mud, marshes and steep climbs.

A scenic, off-road 10-mile trail race in the New Forest on 22 November 2026, organised by Totton Running Club. Entry includes medal, medical cover, parking, goody bag and age-category trophies; the route is mainly trail and undulating.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

Guided *10 km* trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.

An 8 hour timed road event near Exmouth on a tarmac route along an old disused train line. Laps are 5.3 km and entrants are limited to 75; medals come from a mixed stock and specific requests can be made to the organiser.

A short fell race of 5.7 km with 485 m of climb on Blorenge near Llanfoist, Abergavenny. Mostly unmarked up-and-down route with steep technical terrain; basic navigation and full kit are recommended.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

An eight hour timed event near Littleham, Exmouth on 29 November 2026. Participants run or walk laps of 5.3 km on a measured tarmac out and back route and finishers receive a medal mix.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

Trail races at Mapledurham Estate offering 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon routes over muddy paths and woodland, with on-course water, finish refreshments and race amenities included.

A trail running event on 29 November 2026 at Charborough Estate through dense Bere Wood, with 10 km, 21 km and a two person relay across technical, marked trails. Facilities include one aid station, toilets and medical support.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.

Two coastal races from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront and Boscombe Pier. Largely flat, traffic free routes with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra run from Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path on 5 Dec 2026, with mixed trail and grass terrain and significant ascent. The event counts toward the Endurancelife 26-27 season leaderboar..

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A winter trail running festival at Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest on 6 December 2026, offering 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km one lap off‑road courses with marked routes, bag drop and mandatory kit requirements.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A festive trail running event at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, offering a 2 km fun run for children plus 5 km and 10 km trail races; on-site parking is available for £5 and entry fees range from £12 to £26.