Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle offering three distances, firm chalk and sandy trails, on-course support, and a private vintage train return priced at £9 per person.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath. The event features signed routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical and massage support, and categories for walkers and competitive run..

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

Trail running at Matterley Basin in the South Downs National Park with three route options across chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines. Courses are fully marked, timed and supported with outposts, parking and a finishers medal.

A measured half marathon through way marked forest trails in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. The Rotary Club organises the race, proceeds go to charity, and the event serves as a national championship q..

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km lap and flexible distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon; medals for one lap finishers and 20% of entries support Forestry England.

Three marathons in three days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay via Portland, with checkpoints, medical cover, on course food, transport and a supplied GPS tracker. Entry includes a t shirt, finisher medal and free HQ par..

A space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with themed medals, aid station snacks and 5.3 km laps. Participants can choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England.

A 40 mile coastal route on 27 March 2027 from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast Path with rugged, steep terrain and self navigation. Entry includes a GPS tracker, live tracking, transport and mandatory kit.

Rasus y Bannau is a set of long distance mountain races around the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park on 2 to 3 April 2027, offering three distances with significant ascent and race support including checkpoints and GPS tracking.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

Coastal multi terrain races on the South West Coast Path with a 50 km ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon and a 13.1 mile half marathon from Preston Green to Shaldon. Both routes use marked coastal trails, have aid stations and mandatory kit re..

Beach races at Pendine Sands on 11 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on a firm, measured out and back sand course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and trophies are awarded to category winners.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..