Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

A coastal mixed terrain event at Milford on Sea with an out and back 5.3 km lap. Runners pick their distance from 5K to ultra with aid stations, toilets, and a medal for anyone completing at least one lap.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A measured *10 km* charity run in Weymouth organised by MCC Promotions. The mostly flat road course runs from Bowleaze Green toward Pleasure Pier and includes on day registration, race facilities and prizes.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with 21k, 16.5k and 10.5k options plus a vintage train return.

A volunteer organised spring trail race around Seaton with a near 20 mile coastal and inland course plus a 9 mile Cub option. The weekend includes junior races, wooden finisher medals and steps to reduce single use waste.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medics and a finisher's medal.

The Way of the Dead (a Dartmoor Traverse East to West) will take place in Devon on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail running at Matterley Basin on 20 March 2027 with three route choices through South Downs chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines; marked courses, hydration outposts and free parking.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.

A Dorset challenge event from Cerne Abbas offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes with checkpoints, an 11 hour time limit and a finish certificate. Entries are limited and must be booked in advance.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

Intergalactic is a space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distances from 5K to ultra marathon. The race features a themed medal, space inspired aid station snacks, and gives 20% of fees to Forestry Englan..

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

Three long distance mountain trail races start and finish in Brecon, following circular routes through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances range from a marathon to a 100 km ultra with marked routes, checkpoints and compulsory kit re..

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

Two multi‑terrain coastal races on the South West Coast Path: a 50 km ultra and a half marathon with trail terrain, aid stations, mandatory kit and finisher medals.