Somerset
Trail Running Calendar near Somerset 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Somerset for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A five mile mixed-terrain race through Porthkerry Country Park with varied surfaces, two climbs and inclusion in the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.
An off road race of about 7 miles around Mells near Frome, serving as Race 1 of the Wiltshire Off Road Race League and currently on a waiting list.
A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.
October 2026
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.
Trail and ruck event at Ashton Court Estate on Oct 4, 2026 offering 6k, 10k and half marathon distances with Pro and Open categories and GORUCK backpacks provided.
Somerset not Levels is a 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks on 10 to 11 October 2026.
A scenic 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton featuring river paths, woodland climbs, two cupless water stations and a finish on the playing field.
A 12.5 miles trail race from Keynsham through rivers, woods and fields with two stream crossings, canicross places, medals for finishers and limited entries.
Backyard Ultra in Bristol asks runners to complete a four mile loop each hour for six hours, with a beer, finisher goody bundle, water station and prizes for top male and female.
A 20 km multi terrain fell race on 25 October 2026 across varied Mendip landscapes with 420 m of climb, drinks stations en route and veteran prize categories.
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 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 around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, about 6 miles with steep climbs, mud and panoramic views; finishers receive a unique medal.