Trail Running calendar near Taunton 2026-2027

Run 50 km along the chalk ridge of the South Downs Way, finishing below Butser Hill in Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Enjoy sweeping views, rolling climbs, four aid stations and a 9 hour cut off in this World Trail Majors short series.

Tackle the rolling Cotswolds from Cirencester with distances from 10 km to a full 100 km loop featuring scenic trails and challenging climbs. Choose continuous or two day options with campsite basecamp, catering and full route support.

Join the Gecko Gathering at Siblyback Lake for scenic trail laps and family friendly distances from 2.5 km to 9.6 km, plus an epic 8 hour Siblython for endurance runners. Camping, a café and medals for all make it a relaxed lakeside race da..

Explore coastal and inland trails along the Jurassic Coast with distances from a fun 7 km up to a 23 km half marathon. Registration at the venue, full course marking, outpost snacks and a metal finisher medal make this a scenic, dog friendl..

Take on Cheddar Gorge off road at Warren Farm with distances from 1 km to marathon plus a multi event Omnium on scenic but technical trails. Tickets are sold out but the event promises lively wave starts and a festival vibe.

Run a scenic 10 km trail through the historic Lulworth Estate, across chalk downland and through woodland with views of the Jurassic Coast. Expect about 175 m of ascent, off road paths, water stations and a cosy cafe with homemade cakes at..

Take on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage cliffs with multi distance ultra options from 33 km to 105 miles, all finishing on Exmouth Seafront. Self navigated with live GPS tracking, stunning coastal views and finish mementos including a buc..

Experience a multi day running and walking festival at the Pinkery Centre on Exmoor, with trail runs, long walks, evening talks, films and social gatherings over a June weekend near the summer solstice. Routes suit families to ultra runners..

Take on the Burrator Horseshoe, a scenic 10 km fell race across Dartmoor with about 315 m of climb at Meavy Village Green. Rugged terrain, junior races and club prizes make it ideal for competitive and social runners.

Join the Exeter 10K River Run on the evening of 26 June 2026 for a flat traffic free riverside 10K ideal as a tune up for autumn marathon training. Finishers receive a medal and benefit from on course support.

Experience the Boscastle Scramble, a self navigated trail marathon along the dramatic North Cornwall coast from Rock to Boscastle. Live GPS tracking, free race photos and a finishers medal make for an unforgettable day.

Explore Lundy Island's rugged coast and clifftops in a 13.5 mile trail that visits all four corners of the island. Fully marked and marshalled, the race celebrates finishers with a Lundy Puffin medal.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tarka Trail in Barnstaple on Sunday 28 June 2026, with distances from 1 km Colourburst to a 50 km ultra. Flat tarmac routes run along estuaries, woodlands and heritage railway sights with family fun at Woolmers..

PIGUM 2026 is a 30 mile ultra on July 4 around Abergavenny Wales, climbing Sugar Loaf and rolling ridges for a stunning, testing mountain route. Three manned checkpoints, crew support and no time limits welcome runners of ambition and grit.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains from Longtown, Herefordshire with routes from 13 miles up to a challenging 50 mile ultra. Self navigated trails, solid on course support and spectacular upland views promise a true trail running adventure.

Enjoy the Otter Rail and River Run: a scenic off road 10 km through Otter Valley along the river, woods and old railway, plus a fun 1 mile run for all ages. Community event with finishers prizes and Otter Brewery beer.

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

Explore the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from basecamp at Penrice Castle, with scenic trails across beaches, cliffs, moors and woods. Distances from 10 km to 100 km, weekend camping, support stops and finisher goodies.

Run scenic coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Estate, over sand dunes including the famous Big Dipper and along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Choose from 12K, 40K or family Bunny races for a sandy seaside challenge for all abilities.