Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

A trail festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering four distances from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon, fully marked routes, aid stations and parking at Winchester Rugby Club.

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

Spring trail races in Harewood Forest featuring 5k, 10k, canicross and a children's fun run on undulating forest and field routes. Pre-registration only; proceeds support local playing fields and school PTA.

An evening five-mile race on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Boconnoc Estate, organised by East Cornwall Harriers. The mixed-surface route uses unmade paths, woodland trails and some road sections, with Race HQ in the estate courtyard.

A 10 hour loop race on Mynydd Troed with steep climbs, technical descents and marked clip stations. Open to solo runners, pairs and teams of four, with mandatory kit and a strict 10 hour cutoff.

A point to point 50 miles from Taunton to Minehead with a very flat first half and an undulating coastal second half, six aid stations and a 14 hour cut off.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 9 to 10 May 2026 combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes, with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and cupless aid so runners must carry bottles.

Trail races at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, woods, cliffs and coast. Part of the Endurancelife season with points contributing to the Season Leaderboard.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

A linear 40 miles walk along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley, crossing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and passing prehistoric sites. The event uses mapped routes, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and awards a comp..

A seven hour lap event on the Grand Western Canal at Sampford Peverell where runners complete out and back laps to reach 10k, half, marathon or ultramarathon distances. Aid stations, bag drop and a medal for one-lap finishers are provided.

A trail event around Dorchester following landscapes linked to Thomas Hardy, with two distances: a five mile Half Hardy Half and a half marathon Original Hardy Half. Mostly off road with notable climbs and an event village at Dorchester Rug..

A multi terrain community event on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh playing field offering 10 km, 3 km and a 1/2 km fun run with medals for finishers, prize categories, water stations and basic facilities.

A 10 km trail run at Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean with undulating terrain and views of the River Wye. The final 1 km includes a large climb to the finish. Coffee and hot food are available at the start and finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

Trail runs through Margam Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Experience a ten mile multi terrain lap through the scenic Cotswold countryside and Coln Valley. This undulating course features fields, footpaths, and a river crossing near the historic Chedworth Roman Villa.

A family fun run and a five mile all terrain race across National Trust parkland, marshalled with chipped timing and medals; proceeds fund school equipment, trips and PE provision.

Trail event in Montacute on 10 May 2026 offering a hilly 10K with a 2 hour cut off and a family 5K. Both races award finishers' medals, have age and entry limits, and include on-site registration and a race briefing.