Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

A winter trail run from Sparsholt College with two off-road distances around Farley Mount, rolling terrain, on course hydration and finisher medals. The event runs for its sixth year and had over 1,000 participants last year.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run is an offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option during January.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.

A lap-based offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit; in-person and virtual options include a personalised bib and a medal after verification.

A multi distance off road event at Pengethley Manor with a seven hour time limit for chosen distances and an on site or virtual option. The course uses 2.5 km laps and includes vineyard terrain and a hill.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

A gravel trail event in New Forest National Park on 16 January 2027 with three waymarked routes through ancient woodland, variable winter terrain and support outposts, timed results and a finishers' medal.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Envious Run takes place at Pengethley Manor on 17 January 2027 with lap based offroad routes from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance and a virtual option..

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

A coastal trail event in Beesands offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances over rocky and sandy terrain. The course sits inside an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes inland Devon hills.

A midwinter trail event near Chagford on Dartmoor with marathon and half marathon routes that visit stone circles and other historic sites. Both courses feature substantial ascent and require entrants to be at least 17 years old.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

Trail races at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest feature a half marathon and a 10K on marked woodland routes with chip timing. The event includes aid stations, limited canicross places, event photography and several eco friendly measures..

A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest with 5 or 10 mile out and back routes. Torches are required, 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England, and basic on-site facilities include an aid station and toilets.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

A two lap half marathon and a 5 mile race in Exeter on Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 7, both routed along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering charity places, medals, and England Athletics discounts.