Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Tackle the Beast of the Beacons in Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20 or 40 mile trails across ridges, reservoirs and woodland. Well supported checkpoints, camping and handcrafted trophies await adventurous runners.

Explore the Black Mountains and Blaenavon World Heritage area from Abergavenny with 20, 30 or 50 mile routes across rugged trails and canal towpaths. Hosted by LDWA South Wales on 18 19 April 2026, ideal for endurance runners and walkers.

Run coast to coast along the Two Moors Way with distances up to an epic 112 mile nonstop across Dartmoor and Exmoor. Fully supported checkpoints and mandatory GPS tracking make this a must for long distance trail runners.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Discover the Butcombe Trail Ultra across the scenic Mendip Hills AONB with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated trail options. This volunteer run event supports the Mendip Hills Fund and is an UTMB index qualifier.

Run coast to coast across Cornwall from Boscastle to Looe, crossing wild Bodmin Moor in the 37 mile Smugglers Way. Enjoy live GPS tracking, finisher medals and free race photos while supporting the East Cornwall Search and Rescue Team.

Run 40 miles along the scenic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath from Malpas to Brecon Basin on mostly firm, flat terrain. Community run with fully supported checkpoints and a commemorative finish memento.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Take on scenic trails at the East Devon Round festival in Offwell near Honiton, 1 to 3 May 2026. From a testing 68 mile round to shorter trail options, enjoy camping at HQ and routes through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.