Trail Running calendar near Shipham 2025-2026

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Join the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills for one day of trail running and walking across hill summits, ancient woodland and market towns. Choose routes from 10K to 80K, enjoy local food on course and sup..

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.

Run the Beast of the Beacons in the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10 mile, 20 mile or epic 40 mile routes over ridges, reservoirs and technical forest trails. Well marked courses, marshals and stocked checkpoints deliver a bold, support..

Explore the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon with 20, 30 or 50 mile options on April 18 and 19 2026. Routes thread past Cwmyoy, Llanthony and along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for a rugged scenic challenge.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

The Thames Ring Series is a multi distance trail event from Streatley on Thames, featuring the roughly 250 mile Thames Ring 250 counterclockwise loop along canals and towpaths. Scenic and largely flat, it takes place 22 to 26 April 2026.

Total Coastal offers two challenging routes along the South West Coast Path: a 50 km Ultra starting Kingswear and finishing Ness at Shaldon, and a 13.1-mile Half Marathon from Preston Green near Paignton to Shaldon. The courses are multi-te..

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

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.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

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.

Rasus y Bannau is a tough mountain trail race starting and finishing in Brecon, sending runners across the wild Bannau Brycheiniog peaks. Choose a marathon or bold 75 km and 100 km ultra routes with full checkpoint support.

Run Silchester invites runners to scenic trail routes around Roman walls, past a 12th century church and through ancient woodland. Choose 2.5, 5 or 7 miles, collect a new medal and enjoy a community event supporting the local food pantry.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

Discover the Cotswolds with Tempo Trail Races on 3 May 2026, offering scenic trail distances from 10K up to a new 50K and a 100 km ultra. Choose your challenge and soak up friendly club vibes and beautiful countryside.