Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

The Forde Abbey 10K will take place in Thorncombe on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers. The marked course has steep climbs and natural obstacles, entry is for those aged 18 and over, and half the proceeds go to a local charity.

A farm based 24 hour solo running challenge in Dorset on 17 July 2026 with camping available over the weekend. Multiple timed events and shorter runs are scheduled and finishers receive a medal and event goodies.

The Cider 5K.ish is a single lap trail run on private farmland in Dorset on 17 July 2026, part of a weekend of events with camping available and a 90 minute course cutoff.

A 12-hour solo trail challenge on a private Dorset farm on 18 July 2026, with undulating off-road terrain, lap-based timing, medal and goodies for finishers, and limited entries.

A multi-distance trail event on the Gower Peninsula with options from 10 km up to 100 km and a figure of eight 100 km route. Basecamp at Penrice Castle offers camping, regular rest stops, GPS tracking, catering and medical support.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal trail races follow the Wales Coast Path to a shared finish at Cardiff Bay, offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles routes with marked navigation, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.

An endurance event at Huntley Estate on July 18, 2026 that pairs eight physical strength tests with 1 kilometre off-road runs after each test, with official times, medals, age group categories, parking and space for spectators.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

The Bell Plod is a one lap trail event at Myncen Farm across fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. Suggested minimum age 4 years; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 64 entrants and a weekend camping op..

A one-lap trail run across fields and tracks at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, held alongside The Bell Plod with different medals for each. Limited to 100 entrants, with a camping option over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.

A countryside trail run near Blandford Forum on privately owned farmland, featuring a two-lap course of about 10 km to be completed within two and a half hours, with limited entries and weekend camping available.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

A traditional off road fell race to Selworthy Beacon on Exmoor of about 4 miles with 1000 ft of ascent and descent. The course is self navigated with compulsory checkpoints and prizes for summit firsts and category winners.

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.