Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

A trail event through Thomas Hardy country in Dorset with two distance options and fundraising for local causes. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and about 1400 ft of climbing, with start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club.

A multi terrain community event on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh playing field offering 10 km, 3 km and a 1/2 km fun run with medals for finishers, prize categories, water stations and basic facilities.

A 10 km trail run at Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean with undulating terrain and views of the River Wye. The final 1 km includes a large climb to the finish. Coffee and hot food are available at the start and finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

Trail running at Margam Country Park on 10 May 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and includes a finisher medal and refreshments.

A community 5k trail run and walk around East Hendred with a separate 1k kids event on the Sportsground. Entries are limited and close on 8 May 2026.

A roughly 5 mile single lap trail through Stowell Park and the Coln Valley near Chedworth Roman Villa. The multi terrain course includes footpaths, fields and a river crossing and has a 2 hour 30 minute finishing limit.

A family fun run and a five mile all terrain race across National Trust parkland, marshalled with chipped timing and medals; proceeds fund school equipment, trips and PE provision.

Trail event in Montacute on 10 May 2026 offering a hilly 10K with a 2 hour cut off and a family 5K. Both races award finishers' medals, have age and entry limits, and include on-site registration and a race briefing.

Trail and trek event along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset with distances from 10 km to 100 km and a full route via Weymouth, Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and West Bay. The course features signed routes, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, medica..

Three trail races at the Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon, using private tracks, estuary footpaths and coastal path sections. Distances range from about 8.5 miles to 28.5 miles with marked courses, aid stations and compulsory kit req..

A looped trail marathon and a 10 mile race in the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer, featuring mountain climbs, three marathon checkpoints, and a six-hour cutoff at 20.5 miles.

The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge in Compton, Berkshire on 16 May 2026 features a full marathon and a 16 mile race with a seven hour time limit; route maps, elevation profiles and videos are provided.

Trail races at Roadford Lake with 10.5K and 5K laps, a half marathon on two laps, plus 1K and 2K kids races; adults may accompany children at no extra charge.

The Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 features a 10 km and 2 km run from St Georges School. Routes explore the village and Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Enjoy community activities, refreshments, and prizes.

A fell running event at Meldon Reservoir featuring a five mile senior race climbing 1,362 ft to High Willhays and return, plus junior races over 2 km and 4 km. The course requires self navigation and includes compulsory checkpoints.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle across 1200 acres of Cotswold hills with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, GPX files and outposts. Longer routes require specified mandatory kit and time cutoffs; dog entries are sold out.

A community Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course in Singleton Park on 16 May 2026, with mixed grass and path terrain, staggered wave starts and accessibility provisions including sunflower wristbands and BSL stage content.

Experience a fundraising trail run through the grounds of the Badminton Estate. Choose from multiple distances including a team challenge while enjoying a community atmosphere with a post race BBQ and refreshments.

A community organised 5k and 10k trail run or walk in the Cotswolds on 16 May 2026, offering adult and junior categories and raising funds for the Village Hall and the North Cerney School Association.