Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

Woodchester Trail Challenge on 6 September 2026 is a demanding eight mile hilly woodland run through Woodchester Park with a new start and route. Expect a metal finisher medal and a strict two hour cut off.

Join the 10th anniversary Dartmoor Volcano Race, a rugged 10.5 mile trail across rocky, boggy high moorland and a volcano summit. Expect technical terrain, big views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

The Relentless in Bridgend is a tough ultra on a 10 mile loop with limited fields and 50 or 100 mile options. Expect rugged terrain, a well stocked hub and a rewarding, hardcore challenge.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Series finale at Hyde Common in the New Forest with 18 mile, marathon and 50 km trail options across open plains and winding forest paths. Fully marked, it finishes along Hampton Ridge with rewarding views.

Run looped, technical trails through the New Forest from Avon Tyrrell, with a Grade I listed manor as a backdrop. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultra and earn a medal for completing one loop or more.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Choose from 23, 34 or 50 mile routes around the stunning Gower peninsula, with beaches, cliffs and sweeping sea views. Self navigate the Wales Coast Path with GPS tracking and crewed aid stations for an epic coastal trail.

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Run through scenic Margam Country Park with castle views in this chip timed trail event offering 5K and 10K options. Fully marked courses, water stations, finisher medal and award ceremony make it perfect for racers and fun runners alike.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Run across rolling downland and ancient tracks at The Race on the Chase, with routes through Martin Down and historic sites near Salisbury. Choose marathon, half or 10k, enjoy racecourse facilities and a finisher medal with trophies for the..

Two supported trail races around Dartmoor in October: the 100 mile Full Circle circumnavigates the moor, while the 51 mile Granite 50 tackles the eastern section. Expect rugged moorland, night running and hearty checkpoints.

Take on wild Dartmoor with two supported trail races in October 2026: the Full Circle 100 around the moor and the Granite 50 across eastern trails. Scenic moorland, riverside paths and manned checkpoints promise a memorable and rugged adven..

Take on a 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley to Hengistbury Head, blending forest trails and coastal paths into a flat, scenic course. Perfect for seasoned road and trail runners seeking a stunning autumn challenge.

Take on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in Budleigh Salterton, completing as many scenic 4.4 km loops as you can around the Lower Otter valley. Open to runners and walkers with solo or pairs entries and on site aid, cafe and showers.

Take on East Devon's coast and commons in a self navigation trail challenge from Budleigh Salterton. Half, marathon or ultra options for solo runners or pairs with GPS tracking and on site facilities.

Sibelco Templer Ten on 4 Oct 2026 at Stover School is a scenic 10 mile multi terrain run about 90 percent off road through Stover Country Park. Entries are capped at 325 and often sell out, with medals for all finishers.

Run a scenic and rugged half marathon through the Quantock Hills, featuring rolling climbs, forest trails and open moorland. Enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festival vibe with camping, pizza and nearby pubs.