Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

A 10th edition 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor with almost 650 m of ascent, touching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano. The route includes river and clapper bridge crossings, boggy and technical ground and finishes in Scor..

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A short fell race on Dartmoor of just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. Junior races are available with marked short routes and low entry fees.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

An annual grassroots fell race in the Black Mountains covering 27.4 km and 1586 m of climb with five checkpoints and mandatory full kit; the event is non-commercial and surplus funds support local Mountain Rescue.

A scenic trail 10 km route around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, featuring flat tree lined paths and water views. Participants must be 15 years or older and accept the event terms and conditions.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap route uses grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort with medals and post-race refreshments.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in person with a stated ticket price and a no refunds policy.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke fi..

A looped technical trail in the New Forest at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre where runners choose distances on the day from 5K up to ultra-marathon. Laps are 3.28 miles, with an aid table, on-site facilities and medals for finishers.

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A trail marathon and a 16 mile race around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on 20 September 2026, licensed by the Trail Running Association and supporting local charities with required safety kit for participants.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.