Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

Water themed trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with four single lap distances from half marathon to 54k. Routes run along coastal cliffs and Purbeck hills and include well stocked aid stations and GPX navigation advice.

A measured 10K from Barnstaple Rugby Club using the Tarka Trail and local pavements, crossing Taw Bridge and Long Bridge and passing Rock Park. The race is chip timed, awards medals and prizes, and offers team entry by individual sign up.

Trail event on 7 June 2026 in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, with looped laps of the Wray Valley Trail and distance choices from 5 km up to ultra marathon, flexible start times and a lower price no medal option.

Experience a challenging fell race across the northern moor with distances including a 10 mile route and junior runs. Navigate from Okehampton to Yes Tor in this self navigated mountain event.

A 10km trail race in Cardinham Woods on 7 June 2026 supporting charities for emergency service personnel. Open to participants aged 18 and over with trophies, finisher medals and a Tri County Cup firefighter competition.

An AM fell race of 18 km with 1200 m ascent on 7 June 2026 around summits in the Brecon area. Map and compass skills and full kit are required, entry is limited and there is a 120 minute cut off at checkpoint three.

A roughly 10.5 km in-person trail run around Troppers Hill, starting and finishing at Commune Cafe in Bristol. The event runs at a party pace, includes a bag drop, and offers coffee afterwards.

A midweek *10 km* trail race at Moors Valley Country Park on 10 June 2026, set on shaded forest trails with chip timing, aid stations, a finishers medal and eco friendly event practices. Canicross options available.

An evening event on 10 June 2026 in Bude organised by Bude RATs, featuring a senior six mile race and two junior one mile races. Proceeds support the RNLI and all races use chip timing.

A point-to-point 15 mile trail race along the Offa's Dyke footpath between Hay-on-Wye and Kington with three water stations, relay options at mid-race handover points, and age-group prizes.

Scenic trail races around Mount Edgecumbe Peninsula from short fun runs to a full marathon, featuring a mainly coastal 10.5K loop, ferry access from Plymouth and on site camping and race support.

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, full medical support and a 30 hour cut off. Mandatory kit, pacing and crew rules apply and qualification is required.

A 50 km trail ultra through the South Downs National Park with about 4000 ft of climb and a 9 hour cutoff. The course is fully marked, supported by four aid stations and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13-14 June 2026 centered at Cirencester basecamp, offering strong route support, GPS tracking, regular rest stops, medical cover, camping and finishers awards.

Running Events Devon's Pheasant Challenge Day 1 is an eight hour timed event at Station Road, Bridestowe, with each lap 5.3 km out and back on an old disused train line. Participants follow a TUGG arrival system and finishers receive a meda..

Trail running at Wilkswood Farm, Swanage, with three measured coastal routes (23 km, 13 km, 7 km), technical rocky sections and varied outpost support. Dog entries are sold out.

A community 5k and 10k at Neroche Primary School with chip timing and countryside multi-terrain routes. Proceeds support the Neroche School PFA and a children’s fun run is held for a small donation.

A long-standing Green Events race in Llanwrtyd Wells where runners compete directly with horses over mountainous terrain, timed electronically. The event has enforced cut-offs and an escalating jackpot for any runner who beats the first hor..

A fell race held since 1986 near Blaenavon at The Whistle Inn, Garn yr Erw. The event is Category BS with options of 8 km or 5 miles and accepts entries on the day or online.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.