Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A 23 mile trail race on the Quantock Hills where runners compete against horses, plus a Pegasus Challenge four person relay. The event is in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026 with free parking and an age limit of 14 and over.

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke fi..

A forest trail event in the New Forest with looped laps beside lakes and over boardwalks. Runners pick their distance on the day, get a metal finisher medal for one loop or more, and benefit from an on course aid station and venue facilitie..

A scenic, hilly trail half marathon in the Cothi valley near Pumsaint, offering a 13 mile race, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, based at Pumsaint Village Hall on 20 September 2026.

A trail marathon and a 16 mile race around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on 20 September 2026, licensed by the Trail Running Association and supporting local charities with required safety kit for participants.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 pairs ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries; all participants must be 18 or over.

A coastal multi-terrain race in Bude on 20 September 2026, covering about 8 miles of trails, fields and wooded sections. Two water stations, a postrace pasty for finishers, and overall, age-group and team prizes are provided.

Black Hill Trail Run in Bere Regis, Dorset features 5 km and 10 km trail races on rural terrain, organised by Bere Regis Scout Group. Course info, results, prize details and charity support are listed on the event pages.

The Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge will take place in East Looe Beach on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

A trail event at Bagwell Farm Touring Park on 26 September 2026 featuring 10k, half and full marathon options along mostly off-road routes by The Fleet Lagoon. Marathon relay and canicross categories are included and proceeds support local..

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with solo, doubles and five-person relay options, gendered weight divisions and a LITE weight category.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

A 9.6 km fell race in Caerphilly with 396 m of ascent and a partially marked course. The date has moved to September, there is a 10 minute walk from parking to the start, minimum age over 18 and team entries are free.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A forest trail half marathon in late September with an officially measured 13 miles 192.5 yards course, no road crossings, water stations about every 5 km and medals for finishers; organised by the Rotary Club for charity.