Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A backyard ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.167 mile loop of trail and tarmac. Runners complete hourly laps with a final raced lap to decide the winner, medals for yard completions and a special medal at 32 miles.

A river-centred event on 19 September 2026 combining a 43 mile ultra and a multi-leg team relay along the Exe Valley Way, highlighting the Atlantic salmon with community music, symbolic baton relays and partnerships with river conservation..

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

A trail running event at Hyde Common in the New Forest on 20 September 2026 offering 18 miles, marathon and 50km ultramarathon routes with marked courses, multiple aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal and a tree-planting option.

A looped technical trail in the New Forest with a Grade I listed manor house backdrop. Runners choose distance on the day from 5K up to ultra marathon and receive a medal after one loop.

A hilly trail event in the Cothi valley offering a 13 mile half marathon, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, held at Pumsaint Village Hall with online entry and published route and results.

A coastal trail event near Swanage on 20 September 2026 offering a full marathon and a 16 mile race. The licensed event requires specific safety kit and supports local charities while showcasing the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills.

Experience a historic ten mile trail race through the scenic Doone Valley in Exmoor. This hill focused course offers stunning views and commemorative medals for all finishers in a small field limited to 250 participants.

A single loop *10 km* trail at Woodbury Common with short climbs and stream crossings. Entry is for those aged 16 and over and includes a finisher medal plus prizes for top men and women.

MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats built from ten 400 m or ten 800 m repeats. Entries are for adults only and fees vary by category and team size.

A supported 100 mile self-navigation challenge in Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, covering both north and south coasts with 18,000 ft of ascent, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations, timed via a mobile app.

Three long distance trail races along the Wales Coast Path in the Gower AONB, with routes that cross beaches, cliffs, marshes and farmland. The event offers navigation support, checkpoints, GPS tracking and finishers medals.

A trail event on 26 September 2026 at Bagwell Farm Touring Park offering 10k, half and full marathons plus a marathon relay and canicross. Routes run mostly off road along The Fleet Lagoon and the event raises funds for local charities.

RTT Margam Trail at Margam Country Park offers 5 km and 10 km trail routes on woodland paths with views of Margam Castle. The event includes chip timing, water stations, marshalled routes and parking included with entry.

The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is a measured 13 miles 192.5 yards race on forest trails with no road crossings. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, the event raises funds for local and national charities.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse feature marathon, half marathon and 10K routes across undulating downland and ancient tracks, with parking, permanent toilets and hot showers. Finishers receive medals and the top three in each event rece..

A coastal 10 km race from Portishead Open Air Pool with mixed terrain and sea views past Black Nore Lighthouse. The undulating route features a midway water station, chip timing and a finisher medal, with entries limited to 350.

Trail races of 5 km, 10 km and canicross take place at Amport Cricket Club in Hampshire with pre-registration only and specific age rules. The mixed terrain course is marked and marshalled, with first aid and finish line refreshments.

A continuous 100 mile race around Dartmoor on the waymarked Dartmoor Way, featuring roughly 4000 m of ascent, six indoor checkpoints with hot food, GPS tracking and a 34 hour time limit in variable late autumn conditions.