Trail Running calendar near Venford Reservoir 2026-2027

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

A chip timed three person baton relay at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park where each runner covers a roughly three mile circuit. The event features 250 teams across 12 prize categories and was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2..

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park featuring timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events on a 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, camping, on-site food and free event photography.

Two evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance, featuring a 13.1 mile half and a 10.5 km route with GPS tracking, medals, awards and race photography.

Scenic off road 10 km and a short fun run around Tipton St John following footpaths through the Otter Valley, with camping on the village field and local prizes for finishers.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A 24 hour solo running or walking event on 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm in Dorset, held on undulating farm trails with a camping option over the weekend. Entries are limited to 40 and the minimum age is 18.

The Cider 5K.ish on 17 July 2026 is a one-lap, undulating trail at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The route crosses fields and tracks, has a 90 minute cut off, and is limited to 136 entrants.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on a private Dorset farm where runners and walkers complete laps at their own pace and collect a medal and goodies. Entry is limited to 204, minimum age 18, with optional weekend camping.

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 ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay. Marked coastal and forest routes with checkpoints, GPS tracking, a compulsory kit list and drop bag access on the 100 mile course.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

The Bell Plod on 19 July 2026 is a one-lap trail fun run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course crosses fields, grass and tracks and is open to ages 4 and over with children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

A relaxed one lap trail run near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026, held on a private farm across fields and tracks. Minimum age 4, children under 10 must be accompanied and entries are limited to 100.

A two lap trail event on farmland in Dorset on 19 July 2026, covering about 10 km over natural terrain with a two and a half hour cut off. Camping is available over the weekend and entries are limited.

A coastal running event on 19 July 2026 between Harlyn Beach and Padstow supporting Padstow Rowing Club. Races include a 10.5 km and a half marathon with personalised bibs, medals for all, and free race photography.

A traditional off road fell race of about 4 miles and 1000 ft of ascent on Exmoor, running from Bossington National Trust car park to Selworthy Beacon and back. Self navigation is required and prizes are awarded in gender and age categories..

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.