Trail Running calendar near Shute 2026-2027

Race through the spectacular winter landscape of Westonbirt Arboretum after dark. Choose from 5km or 10km distances on a solid, road-like trail. Explore over 2,500 species of trees under the night sky.

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles take runners along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park in early February. The weekend offers a two‑lap half marathon and a 5 mile race, with finish medals and charity places available with set f..

Run through the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum, home to over 2,500 tree species, on a solid surface perfect for a scenic race. Choose from 5 km or 10 km distances with multiple wave starts for this popular winter event.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A measured 10 mile road race in Melksham with a route through Lacock, a finisher medal and prizes across age categories. The field is limited to 300 places and entries close on 1 January 2027 or earlier if full.

Experience a festive multi terrain run through the hills and mud of East Devon. Choose between ten mile five kilometer or three kilometer routes designed for various experience levels and ages.

Coastal trail races around Portland on 14 February 2027 offering marathon, half marathon and 10k. The route follows the South West Coast Path and is self navigation via GPX, with mandatory kit rules and entries capped at 500.

Traverse the remote wilds of Dartmoor in this supported 30 km or 50 km winter challenge. Open to both runners and walkers, the off road route takes you through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes of the North Moor.

Run through the longest underground tunnels in the UK on a historic railway path in Bath. This event offers distances from 500m to an ultra marathon with both flat and hilly route options for all participants.

An annual 12 mile trail race around the Vale of Pewsey organised by Pewsey Vale Running Club, listed in Worlds Ultimate Running Races. Proceeds from the Terminator have helped the club donate over £101,000 to local charities.

A night trail event near South Brent with 9 mile and 5 mile routes across Dartmoor and local paths. The course is marked, includes a King and Queen of the Night beacon, and features catering, live music and a shared sauna afterwards.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

Celebrate Welsh culture with a flexible seven hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra-marathon on well-maintained paths with a full aid station and finisher medals.

Experience a muddy winter adventure on the Community Forest Path around Bristol. Choose between 30 and 45 mile distances featuring chip timing, dedicated pacers, and well stocked checkpoints.

Three marked trail races from Crickhowell into the Black Mountains offering 10, 20 and 40 mile options with checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and GPX route files. Canicross is allowed under specific rules and the event provides medical supp..

The The Winter Green Man Ultra will take place in Bristol on Saturday 6 March 2027. You can run between 30 and 72 kilometers.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

Wight Riot is a mixed terrain out and back event on the Milford on Sea coastal path with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K up to ultra marathon, with aid stations each lap and medals for one lap or more.

Looped trail events from Bath Racecourse on 28 March 2026 offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and categories for walkers, competitive runners and solo starters.

Three trail races on the South Downs Way on 20 March 2027, including 50 mile, 50 km and marathon options, fully marked routes, stocked aid stations and coach transport between finish and start locations.