Trail Running calendar near Somerset 2026-2027

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and event merchandise.

A multiterrain 10 km race in Dorstone, Herefordshire on 5 July 2026, with steep off-road sections; a 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available.

Timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events run on a marked five mile trail loop at Newnham Park near Plymouth, with solo, pair and team entries and a separate timed kids race. Free participant camping, on site facilities and awards are provided.

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a Friday evening multi terrain race near Corsham on 10 July 2026, featuring a six mile main race and a two kilometre junior race. The event supports local charities and is Trail Running Association licensed.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

Self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 in the Black Mountains offering 13 to 50 mile routes with GPX tracks, checkpoints, chip timing, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Southampton on Saturday 11th July 2026, offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, five music zones, a finisher's medal and on-site food and water stations.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A coastal trail event in Studland, Dorset on 11 July 2026 with 50 km and 25 km options. The 50 km features a moving Ferry challenge and fully marked coastal scenery including Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

A 24 hour team running and walking challenge on private farmland near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Teams of 2 to 4 cover laps on fields, grass and tracks with camping available over the weekend.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 17 July 2026, the Cider 5K.ish takes place across fields and farm tracks with a 90 minute cutoff, limited entry and weekend camping and challenge options.

A 12 hour solo timed trail event at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum offering lap based running on farm tracks and fields, camping over the weekend, a 204 entrant cap and a minimum age of 18.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.