Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2025-2026

Take on a moonlit trail across open moorland and local paths near South Brent, with 5 or 9 mile options. Enjoy rugged climbs, moor crossings and riverside views in this atmospheric night race organized by Wild Running.

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Tackle mud, river crossings and three scenic routes at the Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026 near Axminster. Choose from a challenging 10 mile, a compact 5 km or a family 3 km for countryside fun and great views.

Join Calne SMaRTT for the SMaRTT Smasher, a flat multi terrain, traffic free race in Wiltshire that suits runners of all levels. Choose from a fun run or a 10 km challenge and enjoy scenic off road trails and club atmosphere.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Take on the Dartmoor Winter Traverse, a fully supported south to north moorland challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes for runners and walkers. Remote off road terrain and experienced guides make navigation a safe and memorable adventure.

Run Bath's Two Tunnels, passing through Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with distances from 500 m up to 50 km plus relays. Support Sustrans and enjoy unique underground scenery and a lively festival atmosphere.

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.

The Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026 is a testing yet scenic 7 mile multi terrain run across footpaths, fields and country lanes around Sorbrook and Sluvad. Friendly local race with marshals, tea, cake and prizes; enter online by 19 Februa..

The The Terminator will take place in Pewsey on Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run 12 miles.

Tackle Dartmoor's Hameldown Hammer on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe in the Moor, with a challenging half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and a new Hammer Ultra. Expect rugged grassy and rocky trails, big ridge climbs, bespoke medals and a cupless..

Experience coastal trails at Lulworth Cove Trails on 28 February 2026, with stunning Dorset coastline views and the charm of the Lulworth Castle Estate. Choose 10K, 27K or 50K routes featuring rugged trail sections, climbs and classic count..

Run 70k along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, enjoying reservoirs, viaducts and valley views on a fully marked one way ultra. Bus transfers and strong on course support help you focus on the run.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a rugged 75 km mountain ultra across 11 summits, or join the Taff Xtreme Marathon for the scenic second half of the route. Both routes finish at Coleg y Cymoedd and demand strong navigation and grit.

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and re..

The Imber Ultra is a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail across Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury and following the Imber Range Perimeter Path. Now in its 12th year, this charity fundraiser promises tough trails and sweeping views.

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail,..

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

The Winter Green Man Ultra is a winter trail around Bristol offering 45 mile and 30 mile routes on forest trails run anti clockwise. Expect self navigation, timed checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a finish with a bespoke T shirt and med..