Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2025-2026

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.

Night orienteering in Brockenhurst: a 60 minute score event in the New Forest. Visit as many controls as you can for points using SIAC timing and waterproof maps, and bring high visibility clothing and lights for after dark navigation.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe featuring tidal estuary crossings and coastal trails. Choose the 8.5 mile Classic or Half Marathon, head torch required, and finish with a bespoke medal.

Take on the dramatic Jurassic Coast path in Swanage with options from 10K to a 32 mile ultra on 6 December 2025. Expect challenging trails, full course marking and timing, and a finishers medal to celebrate your effort.

Serious Santa trail races serve up rugged, scenic runs in the Black Mountains from Cwmdu Village Hall with Half Marathon, Ten Mile and 14 km options. Expect technical trails, festive vibes and handmade finisher trophies.

Celebrate Christmas with the Siblyback Santa Scamper at Siblyback Lake, a family friendly run with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km routes welcoming dogs and giving medals to all. Enjoy free race photos and Olive & Co café as the PGE trail finale.

Winter trail runs in the Brecon Beacons from Cwmdu Hall, across rocky ridges, moorland and single track trails in multiple distances. Well stocked checkpoints, full course support, mulled wine and mince pie, plus camping and dog friendly.

Brave the winter trails of Salisbury Plain with undulating terrain, steep climbs and compact tracks across historic military land. Half and marathon options come with marked routes, aid stations and finisher medals, so bring trail shoes.

Enjoy the Otterton Reindeer Run on 6 December with a festive 3 km fun run or a 10 km multi terrain through the Otter Valley. Family friendly, fancy dress prizes and village refreshments with proceeds aiding local projects.

Explore the New Forest with Wessex Orienteering from Bolderwood Car Park, tackling technical woodland courses from a challenging Blue to a 60 minute Score challenge. Entry and parking are limited so book early and car share if you can.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December 2025 for a festive run through heath and woodland in the New Forest. Fully marked single lap courses from 15km to 50km start at Holmesly Campsite and you can plant a tree instead of a medal.

Join the inaugural Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash for a festive family friendly 5 km trail run at Woodchester, with costumes and a post race cafe. Dress as Santa or an elf to support local charity Allsorts; dogs on short leashes welcome.

Join Partridge in a Pear Tree at Pengethley Manor on 7 December 2025, part of the festive 12 Days of Christmas series with distances from 5k to Ultra and a unique medal. Run or walk a scenic offroad loop through manor grounds, vineyards and..

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

Take on the 2 Turtle Doves Run at Pengethley Manor on 8 December 2025, choosing distances from 5k to ultra with a 7 hour limit. Offroad laps wind through vineyards and a testing hill, walkers and runners both welcome.

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

Join the 3 French Hens Run on 9 December at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye, part of the 12 Days of Christmas series. Pick distances from 5k to ultra and tackle a scenic off road loop through vineyards and rolling hills, walkers welcome.

Join the 4 Calling Birds Run on 10 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye for off road laps through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome walkers and runners aged 18 and over.

Join the festive 5 Golden Rings Run at Pengethley Manor on 11 December as part of a 12 Days of Christmas series. Choose from 5k to ultra and tackle offroad laps with a hill through vineyards, walkers and runners welcome.