Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

An evening fell race at Merrivale on June 17 with a senior 9.5 km course featuring steep climbs, ridge sections and fast descents. Limited entries, on the day registration if spaces remain, and basic facilities including parking and refresh..

A multi distance coastal ultra along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site from the Poole area to Exmouth. Distances from 33 km to 105 miles follow the South West Coast Path with self navigation, checkpoint support and live GPS tracking.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A summer challenge on the Malvern Hills offering 27 mile and 15 mile routes with substantial ascent, checkpoints and a hot finish meal. The event is based at Colwall Village Hall and is currently full with a waiting list.

A Dartmoor fell running event on 20 June 2026 featuring a 6 mile Burrator Horseshoe, a 4 mile Sheepstor Challenge and junior races, with proceeds to local parish charities and a 250 runner limit.

Part of the MacTuffX UK series in Stoke Gifford, this event combines ten Xercises with repeated runs across solo, doubles and five person relay formats. A LITE weight division is available and all entrants must be 18 and above.

Pretty Muddy Southampton is a 5k mud obstacle course at The Common featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has a minimum fundraising target of £50 and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A Race for Life obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol, featuring a mixed terrain muddy 5 km course with 28 m ascent. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes on-site facilities, fundraising support and a finishers medal.

Mountain fell race in the Brecon Beacons covering 34 km with 1700 m ascent and eight summits. The anticlockwise route includes Fan y Big, has two checkpoint cutoffs at key points, and is open to runners over 18.

A 12 hour endurance event on a 12 km mixed gravel and tarmac loop in northern Dartmoor, with overnight camping and timed laps. The event raises funds for North Dartmoor Search and Rescue and highlights mental health awareness.

Multi-distance trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Poole to Exmouth, with routes from 33 km to 105 miles, self-navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPX files and live GPS tracking.

A multi‑terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, East Devon, featuring largely off road running through Widworthy Estate, marshals, water stations and post race refreshments, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

MacTuffX Bournemouth on 21 June 2026 combines ten functional fitness Xercises with running in classic and double distance formats. Solo, doubles and five person relay entries are offered with specified weight divisions and a LITE option.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap distances and themed finisher medals featuring familiar characters. The event includes aid stations, goody bags with vegan options, free parking and distance achi..

A 7-mile multi-terrain race on the Oakdale plateau that starts and finishes by wind turbines and loops the village of Manmoel. Selected as the second race in the East Wales Road Race Championships, with entry fees for UKA and non-affiliated..

Participate in a dual race orienteering event through the urban landscapes and parks of Poole. Compete in two sprint sessions to achieve a cumulative time for the South West Regional Sprint Championships.

A for-fun group half marathon loop in Reynoldston starting at the King Arthur pub and finishing at King Arthur's Stone, held at an easy social pace with one aid station offering water and Welsh cakes. Organised by Gower Trail Blazers and RA..

An evening fell race on Sugar Loaf from Llanwenarth, about 8.8 km with 350 m ascent. Chip timed and limited to 140 entries, age over 18, with snacks and a prize presentation at the pub afterward.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.