Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

Race The Light at Mothecombe is a scenic trail along the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile Classic and a Half Marathon. Tackle estuary crossings, coastal path running and a testing uphill finish with a head torch required.

Take on the Secret Santa trail series on 6 December in Cwmdu, Black Mountains with a festive half marathon and shorter trail options. Tackle technical rocky and boggy single track trails with full support and handcrafted slate trophies.

Pick 14 km, 10 miles or a half marathon from Cwmdu across the Black Mountains with rocky single track, boggy moorland and stunning views. Well marked with checkpoints and medical cover, this scenic but testing trail welcomes dogs on leads.

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December at Holmesly Campsite for fully marked off road laps through heathland and woodland, with distances from 15K to a 50K ultra. Enjoy a festive trail vibe and the option to plant a tree instead of t..

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Part of the 12 Days of Christmas, Partridge in a Pear Tree on 7 December 2025 offers offroad laps at Pengethley Manor through vineyards and a cheeky hill. Choose 5k to ultra, walkers and runners welcome with a unique finisher medal.

Join the 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 8 December 2025 and choose distances from 5k to ultra with a 7 hour limit. Off road 2.5 km laps wind through vineyards and include a hill each lap for a scenic challenge.

Take on the 5 Golden Rings Run on 11 Dec 2025 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye for a tough off road course through vineyards with a climb on every lap. Distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run, or join virtually for a verified medal.

Brave the 6 Geese a laying Run on 12 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye. Choose 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra across a very tough off road course with a hill each lap and scenic vineyard views. Walkers welcome.

Join the Stag Challenge in Bridestowe on 13 December 2025 for a timed run along a scenic disused train line with mixed off road and paved terrain. Walk or run as many 5.3 km laps as you can within the time limits and claim a finisher medal.

Take on 7 Swans a Swimming at Pengethley Manor: complete your chosen distance in 7 hours on a 2.5 km off road lap that climbs and winds through vineyards. Walkers and runners welcome and a flexible virtual option is available worldwide.

Choose from three challenging trail distances through Afan Forest, the Rhigos mountains and Coed Morgannwg Way, featuring climbs, long descents and river crossings. Finish at scenic Dare Valley Country Park on 13 December 2025.

Join 8 Maids a Milking on 14 Dec at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a festive offroad run through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose 5k to ultra and finish within a friendly 7 hour limit; walkers and runners welcome.

Take on the 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor, an off road loop through vineyards and manor grounds with tough hills. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers, with virtual entries and medals available.

Join A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon in Bridgend for a festive, spooky run across muddy, technical trails, steep climbs and rewarding views. Only 50 spots with mulled wine, mince pies, a medal and best fancy dress prize.

Join the Santa Run Wales at Dare Valley Country Park on 20 December 2025 for a family friendly 3 km on scenic footpaths. Enjoy festive music, fancy dress prizes, mince pies and a themed medal at the finish.

Run on Weymouth Beach for The Will Mackaness Trust and help fund youth projects in Weymouth and Portland. Run a festive 5 km in a Santa suit or join the 2 km Chase the Elf for under 14s for a joyful family charity morning.

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.