Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on farmland with undulating terrain, laps run or walked at a chosen pace, medal and event goodies for finishers, and an option to camp over the weekend.

A multi-distance trek and trail event on the Gower Peninsula based at Penrice Castle, offering camping, GPS-tracked routes, covered rest stops, catering, medical support, and finisher rewards across several distances.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three point to point ultramarathons along the Wales Coast Path offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile options with marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.

An endurance event at Huntley Estate on July 18, 2026 that pairs eight physical strength tests with 1 kilometre off-road runs after each test, with official times, medals, age group categories, parking and space for spectators.

A 12 hour night trail event at Bridgend Miniature Railway where runners complete as many 10 mile loops as they can across two to three route options, with marked routes, Base Camp support and a 30 runner limit.

A 5 km mud obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Open to ages 13 and over, with staggered wave starts, on-site parking and a minimum fundraising target.

A one-lap fun trail run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, set across fields and tracks. Open to ages 4+, children under 10 must be accompanied; places are limited and a weekend camping option is available.

A one-lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 19 July 2026, held on farm tracks and fields with a camping option over the weekend. Open from age 4 with a 100-entrant limit and a ten pound entry fee.

A trail 10K.ish at Myncen Farm on 19 July 2026, run as two laps with a 2.5 hour cut off and camping available over the weekend. Entry is limited to 136 runners, minimum age 16, with different fees for affiliated and unattached entrants.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on 19 July 2026 covers 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent to Selworthy Beacon. The unmarked route starts at Bossington National Trust car park and passes through Hurlstone Combe.

A new 100-mile team relay in South Devon, split into 16 legs for teams of 10–16 runners, with GPX routes provided, limited entries, and all profits donated to two local charities.

A 10 km mixed trail and road race in Valley Park and Knightwood woodlands, split into five timed stages with recovery between stages. The event features live chip timing, prizes, a kids fun run in 2026 and funds donated to the Woodland Trus..

A 5 km obstacle event at Central Park, Plymouth featuring climb, crawl and slide challenges on mostly grassy ground. Open to ages 13 and over, with nearby parking and basic event facilities; proceeds support Cancer Research UK.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A 100 km, 3,178 m ascent ultramarathon on 25 July 2026 following the Beacons Way across the Brecon Beacons. Entry is by application with strict qualifying criteria, mandatory map and compass navigation, six manned checkpoints and compulsory..

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.