Somerset
Trail Running Calendar near Somerset 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Somerset for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two-loop LDWA members only event from Crowcombe Village Hall around 50 miles through the Brendon Hills and Quantocks with significant ascent and mandatory kit and tracker.
A scenic multi terrain 10 mile race around Colyton with about 80% off road, river and woodland sections, cupless water stations and a field lap finish.
A 12.5 mile trail race in Keynsham on 18 October 2026 featuring streams, muddy trails, limited entries and a canicross option, with medals for every finisher.
A Backyard Ultra at Left Handed Giant St Philips Brewery where runners repeat a roughly four mile loop each hour for up to six hours, aiming for as many loops as they can.
A 20km multi terrain fell race on the Mendips with varied terrain, aid stations and category prizes, supporting local charities.
A spring and autumn canal race from Tiverton offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March only), Half Marathon and 10k on flat towpath trails.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay offering flexible start times and distances from one 5.3 km lap up to multi lap ultra within a 7 hour limit.
A 60 lap run at Queen Square marking men’s mental health month and raising funds for Talk Club in Bristol.
A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.
Off-road hill race at Brent Knoll, about 6 miles with a steep summit climb, muddy trails and 569 ft of ascent; finishers receive a medal and refreshments at the sportsground.
December 2026
A hilly trail race around Ham Hill held on the first Sunday in December, roughly 10 miles with a revised route and entries via Race Nation from 1 September.
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.