Trail Running calendar near Shepton Mallet 2026-2027

A community road and trail fun run at Nettlestone Primary School offering 5 mile and 5 km coastal routes plus a children's fun run; circular courses include off-road sections, finishers receive medals and pre-entries get raffle entry.

A multi-terrain 10K through country lanes and woodlands on 27 September 2026, organised by Wye Valley Runners to raise funds for the Herefordshire Special Care Baby Unit. The race finishes at Credenhill Social and Sports Club with on-site c..

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor following the waymarked Dartmoor Way with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. The route covers more than 4000 m of ascent over rough moorland and takes place in early October 2026.

A lap-based ultra in Bridgend where runners repeat a nine mile loop to cover as much distance as possible inside an eight hour time limit. The mixed terrain course includes a steep hill, road views and a technical forest descent.

A demanding trail race of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and GPS tracking, and specified entry requirements including prior trail marathon experience.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail races from 5 km to 51 km start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and follow chalk ridges, woodlands and the South Downs Way. Timed courses feature outposts, event village facilities and a metal finishers medal.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.

A short fell race on Fan Fawr covering 3.2 km with 305 m of climb, requiring experience and navigational skills. Entry is on the day only for £2; minimum age over 16 and junior races to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A ten mile multi terrain race based at Stover School in Newton Abbot, largely off road through Stover Country Park. A separate one mile fun run takes place within the school grounds.

A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse option..

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

A chip timed 10 km trail race through Somerset countryside passing the Stony Littleton Long Barrow, with full medical cover, Race Nation app integration, secure baggage drop, showers, free parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

A rucking and trail running event in Bristol on 04th October 2026 offering 6k and 10k routes, Pro and Open categories for ruck and trail, GORUCK Rucker 4.0 provided for ruck entrants, and on-course amenities including water stations and eve..