Trail Running calendar near Shepton Mallet 2026-2027

BigSea on the Isle of Purbeck starts and finishes on Knoll Beach and offers Half Marathon, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k routes across the Purbeck Hills and coastal landmarks. Aid stations provide snacks, water and vegan options and PH 1000 ele..

A roughly 6 kilometre mixed-surface race through Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol, held annually in early June. The event has individual and team prizes, a minimum age of 16, and facilities based around the clubhouse.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 12-13 June 2027 based in Cirencester, with route options from 10 km to 100 km. The event offers GPS tracking, marked trails, marquee rest stops, medical support, camping and finisher awards.

A fully supported non stop 100 mile race along the South Downs Way with 12 aid stations, medical cover and a 30 hour cut off, running from the Winchester area to Eastbourne and featuring significant elevation and mostly trail terrain.

A 50 km non stop trail race along the South Downs Way inside the national park, with four aid stations, full medical support and a 9 hour cut off. The route starts at Matterley Bowl and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

A 15-mile point-to-point trail race along the Offa’s Dyke footpath between Hay-on-Wye and Kington, featuring three water stations, two official cut off points, a relay option for two or three runners, baggage transport and on-course safety..

A scenic off road race day around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to a UTMB indexed Marathon and Half Marathon. Marked trails, multiple feed stations and large event medals for 6 km and longer.

Race to the King is a trail ultramarathon at West Dean Gardens on 19 June 2027, offering 30 km and 50 km loop options plus 80 km and 100 km non stop circuits across the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way with timed results and support.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Cardiff on 26 June 2027 with lap based distances from 2.5k to 15k, music zones and giant slides. Participants receive a finisher's medal and a midway water station is provided.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park combining long distance walks, trail runs and shorter family and kids routes with evening talks and social gatherings.

The Race for Life Pretty Muddy Cheltenham will take place in Cheltenham on Saturday 26 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.

Serpent Trail is a South Downs National Park trail running event on 3 July 2027 offering distances from 10 km to 100 km, coach transport to starts, camping, food and a licensed bar at the venue.

Race for Life Salisbury at Hudson's Field offers 10k and 5k single-lap routes on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain, with on-site parking, toilets and refreshments. The event is chip-timed and not wheelchair accessible.

A 10 hour loop race on Mynydd Troed featuring repeated 2.7 mile technical laps with over 1000 ft of climb per lap. Open to solo runners, pairs and teams of four, with timed laps, clip stations and a strict 10 hour cutoff.

A trail ultra along the Ridgeway passing prehistoric sites and finishing at Avebury Standing Stones. Options include 50 km or 100 km over one or two days with signposted routes, pitstops and medical support.

A 125 km waymarked loop following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk with about 1902 m ascent and GPX files provided. Checkpoints appear roughly every 25 km, there is a 24 hour cut off, and camping is available at Linkenholt Activity Center.