Somerset
Trail Running Calendar near Somerset 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Somerset for 2026-2027! We've gathered 63 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A backyard ultra in Bristol where runners complete a 4-mile loop every hour for six hours, aiming to finish as many loops as possible.
A 20 km multi terrain fell race across the Mendips with 420 m climb, varied terrain features and charity support; cupless event with water points and age category prizes.
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 run of about 10 miles around Ham Hill organised by Crewkerne Running Club, with variable route options, a cupless format and on-course drink stations.
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.
Free community run on 28th December 2026 along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal with untimed 14 mile and 7.5 mile routes and online registration required.
January 2027
A midwinter mixed terrain 6.4 miles off-road race around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners under Welsh Athletics licence.
A social, self-navigated cross country run in the Blackdown Hills with 10 mile and 16 mile options, on-route refreshment stops and fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support.
February 2027
About six miles of hilly country trails near Long Ashton in North Somerset with mixed terrain, chip timing, basic race facilities and a donation to the local nature trust.