Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

Take on the Hairy Hands event along the flat Wray Valley Trail. This flexible run lets you choose your distance, from 5km to ultra, on a scenic riverside course. Complete just one lap to earn a finisher's medal.

Follow the South Hams Way through Devon on a scenic journey across Dartmoor and the coastal paths. Choose between a 100 mile circuit, a 44 mile run, or a marathon distance featuring estuaries and rolling countryside.

Experience the bouncy inflatable obstacle course at Cheltenham Racecourse. Choose between several distances and navigate through a series of large inflatables while earning your finisher medal.

Experience a 55 km journey through the scenic Forest of Dean featuring technical trails and river views. This self navigation ultra marathon offers dedicated support and a separate category for Canicross runners.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

Experience the landscape of the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast with three trail distances starting near Corfe Castle. This dog friendly event features technical coastal paths and views of historic landmarks in Dorset.

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park featuring distances from 3km to Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a well stocked aid station and earn a unique themed medal on scenic parkland paths.

Blaze the Biblins on 18 October 2026 is a scenic 10k trail race through ancient woods and riverbanks near Ross on Wye. Expect technical single track, climbs including the notorious Demon hill, and a lively village finish.

Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Experience a true multi terrain challenge in the East Devon countryside with routes featuring hills, mud, and river crossings. Choose between three distances starting from Stockland Village Hall for a family friendly atmosphere.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

A Halloween-themed running challenge over seven days in Ross-on-Wye. Choose your distance each day on a tough off-road course to earn unique spooky medals. You can run in-person or virtually from anywhere.

The Witches Whisk is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible distance format. Choose from 5k to ultra and tackle a hilly, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to runners and walkers, with a 7-hour time limit and a virtual..

The Scary Scamper is an off-road Halloween run with a unique twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and see how far you can go within a 7-hour limit at Pengethley Manor. You can also join the spooky fun virtually.

The Creepy Crawl is a Halloween themed event where you choose your own distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it. The tough off road course winds through the grounds of Pengethley Manor. A unique spooky medal awaits all fi..

The Ghostly Gallop is a Halloween-themed running event with a spooky twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and tackle a tough off-road loop at Pengethley Manor, with a 7-hour time limit. You can also run virtually from anywhere and e..

The Petrified Pootle is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible format. Choose your own distance and take on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. A 7-hour time limit makes it accessible for walkers and runners alike.

The Spooky Sprint offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have 7 hours to complete your 5k, 10k, half, full, or ultra marathon. A virtual run option is also available, complete with a Halloween-theme..

Run a flexible distance from 5K to ultra marathon along the scenic Milford on Sea coastal path. Enjoy an out and back 5.3 km lap course with views of the Isle of Wight and a full aid station.