Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A guided 30 mile trail run around the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft of ascent, following the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and finishing on the beach at Studland Bay.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

A supported cross moor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes from Okehampton via Postbridge to Ivybridge, featuring remote terrain, mountain leader support, checkpoint refreshments and a GPX route for navigation.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A 10.5 mile trail race on Saturday 12 September 2026 across southern Dartmoor, visiting Ryders Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The marked, marshaled route includes river crossings, bogs, a clapper bridge and an aid station at about 6.3 miles..

Eight mile town to tide run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point on 13 September 2026, with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish. Proceeds support Families in Grief.

Storm the Fort is a 10 km multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap course runs through wooded paths, grass and quiet roads and finishes at the fort with refreshments and commemorative medals.

A lap-based ultra in Bridgend, South Wales, on a 10-mile loop offering 50-mile (5 laps) and 100-mile (10 laps) options with aid stations, crew access, and set time limits.

A community run along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra and a team relay with shorter sections. The event highlights Exe salmon and works with river restoration partners.

BigSky is the Air event in the Classic Element Trail Series at Hyde Common, New Forest, offering 18 miles, a marathon and a 50 km ultramarathon with marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory personal hydration.

Run looped, technical trails through the New Forest from Avon Tyrrell, with a Grade I listed manor as a backdrop. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultra and earn a medal for completing one loop or more.

A hilly trail event in the Cothi valley offering a 13 mile half marathon, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, held at Pumsaint Village Hall with online entry and published route and results.

Three long-distance coastal trail races on the Wales Coast Path around the Gower peninsula, with 50, 34 and 23 mile options. The event uses GPS tracking and checkpoints, and requires self-navigation and compulsory kit.

Trail runs and walks of 10k, half and full marathon distances take place around The Fleet Lagoon from Bagwell Farm Touring Park. Routes are mainly off road and follow national trails, with proceeds going to small local charities.

A 10 mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm with a one mile yew tree lined finish, mixed off-road terrain and views toward Winchester and the South Downs. Entry includes a sustainable finisher medal, timed results and water stations.