Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2025-2026

Join the Santa Claws 10km, a festive winter multi terrain cross country run at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate on 24 December. Expect muddier trails than the summer event, a canicross option and a finisher medal plus a beer or alco..

Tackle the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025, a scenic mixed surface challenge from Ludlow Castle to Kington through forests, limestone tops and ridges. Choose the 30 mile Ultra or the Croft 15 for a memorable winter adventure.

Winter X near Meonstoke on 28 Dec offers 10, 30, 50 and 70 km trail routes along the South Downs Way. Enjoy marked courses, checkpoints, chip timing, an event tee and post run food.

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run from Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley with two distances, 13.6 miles or 8.5 miles. Open to runners and walkers, expect mud and hills, friendly marshals and aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Explore scenic off road trails around Farley Mount near Winchester with 12 km and 21 km options, chip timing and a finisher medal. Start and finish at Sparsholt College with great parking and welcoming race day support.

Enjoy scenic off road laps around Pengethley Manor and its vineyards, with a cheeky hill and rolling ups and downs. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walk or run at your pace within a seven hour limit and earn a finisher medal.

Take on the 7 Deadly Sins 7in7, a seven day challenge at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye from 12 to 18 January 2026. Run or walk varied distances each day on a hilly 2.5 km off road lap and collect a unique medal daily.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on January 13 invites runners and walkers to tackle laps through vineyards and a testing hill, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. Off road, scenic and inclusive, entrants must finish within seven hours.

Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor invites runners and walkers to tackle scenic off road laps through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra or take part virtually with a personalised bib and medal.

On 15 January 2026 the Angry Run invites runners to tackle an offroad looped course at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra. Expect rolling hills, vineyard trails and a friendly festival atmosphere.

Tackle the Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series on 16 January 2026. Pick 5k to ultra and brave a tough off road loop through vineyards with a hill each lap, or opt for the virtual challenge.

Hare Challenge on 17 January 2026 in Bridestowe invites runners and walkers to tackle laps on a scenic 5.3 km out and back along a converted railway. Limited to 70 entrants, this timed event lets you cover as many laps as you can and earn a..

The Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor on Saturday 17 January 2026 invites runners and walkers to choose from 5k up to Ultra on an offroad loop through vineyards and rolling hills. Race day has hot drinks, food, free parking and a finisher meda..

Run a winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K canicross and fun kids 1K and 2K. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, food, photos and post race beer, so bring a head or chest torch.

Run the Maverick New Forest Gravel at Holmsley Campsite, Burley, through ancient woodland with 6 km, 12 km and 22 km routes. Enjoy scenic gravel trails, some mud and short climbs for a true forest challenge.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.

Tackle the Envious Run on 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, a scenic offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose any distance from 5k to ultra or run virtually in January for a finishers medal.