Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

Explore the rolling Meon Valley on scenic trail loops from Swanmore, with 15.5 mile, 21.5 mile and tough 40 mile options across the South Downs. Expect notable climbs, tricky underfoot sections and fully stocked checkpoints for support.

Enjoy a small 8 mile trail race through the stunning Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, weaving past ancient stone circles and rolling countryside. Organised by Marlborough Running Club, this popular November event often sells out.

Tackle the Drogo 10, a 10 mile fell race around Castle Drogo with steep climbs, woodland trails and river running across rugged, muddy terrain. Limited entries and half the entry fee supports the National Trust caring for the estate.

Enjoy a scenic but tough trail marathon or half marathon in Broadway, Worcestershire on 16 November 2025. Routes climb to Broadway Tower, pass Sudeley Castle and traverse muddy Cotswold tracks, and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Take on the Dart Challenge at Dartington Hall, Totnes, a six hour trail where you can run, hike or walk as many 5 km laps as you like for a finisher medal or bigger distance goals. Canicross welcome and proceeds help fund a new playground.

Dark Valley, Night Trails is a night-time trail run at Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, near Ringwood, Dorset. The 10km loop winds through wide, tree-lined forest tracks on the Hampshire/Dorset border, with 1, 2, or 3 laps for 10km,..

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Join the Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a seven hour Time Challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle and soak up scenic country views. Complete a lap to earn a themed medal and enjoy on course refreshments.

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall in the family friendly Dark Dart Dash, with 10K, 5K, kids races and canicross options. Enjoy marked trails, post race hospitality and help raise funds for a new children's playground.

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Take on the New Forest Stinger, a scenic 10 mile trail race at Ocknell Campsite near Lyndhurst on 23 November 2025. Expect forest paths, supportive aid stations and a medal at the finish for a lively off road challenge.

Tackle the Combe Crawler, a 13.6 km (8.5 miles) coastal and woodland trail race in Ilfracombe on 23 November 2025. Limited to 200 runners, this marshalled charity race mixes steep coastal paths and fields for a scenic, testing challenge.

Join the Wessex Night League in Kings Worthy for a 60 minute touch free score orienteering across urban streets and wooded areas. Bring hi viz and lights; day entry allowed subject to limits and juniors under 16 must be accompanied.

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Ma..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k timed trail race through Farleigh Wallop Estate, winding along narrow woodland paths, wide gravel tracks and open fields. Enjoy marshalled support, a bespoke finisher medal and post race mulled wine and mince pies..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Explore Afan Forest on hand picked trails with 5K and 10K options at the RTT Afan Forest run. Fully marked and marshalled courses, chip timing and a finisher medal make this a rewarding, well organised trail day for all abilities.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.