Trail Running calendar near Wells 2026-2027

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

SOX 10 km on 13 September 2026 at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford features a multi terrain 10 km and a canicross 10 km, finishers get a medal, pint cup and free drink while fundraising supports the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in person with a stated ticket price and a no refunds policy.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

A single 50 miles loop through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 ft of climb, largely on trail. The race features five staffed aid stations, full medical cover, a fully marked route and a 13 hour cut off, starting and finishing at Goring on Tham..

A single-stage trail race of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, featuring steep climbs, varied surfaces, on-course support, live tracking and a finishers medal.

A single stage, approximately 102 mile trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath, with a 32 hour completion time and route markers, support stations and medical cover on the course.

A river-centred event on 19 September 2026 combining a 43 mile ultra and a multi-leg team relay along the Exe Valley Way, highlighting the Atlantic salmon with community music, symbolic baton relays and partnerships with river conservation..

Fan Brycheiniog is a 15.5 km mountain race in Glyntawe with 840 m of climb. The course runs over rough tracks and open fell and requires navigation and competent mountain skills.

A trail running event at Hyde Common in the New Forest on 20 September 2026 offering 18 miles, marathon and 50km ultramarathon routes with marked courses, multiple aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal and a tree-planting option.

A looped technical trail in the New Forest with a Grade I listed manor house backdrop. Runners choose distance on the day from 5K up to ultra marathon and receive a medal after one loop.

A hilly trail event in the Cothi valley offering a 13 mile half marathon, a 6.5 mile alternative and a kids race, held at Pumsaint Village Hall with online entry and published route and results.

A coastal trail event near Swanage on 20 September 2026 offering a full marathon and a 16 mile race. The licensed event requires specific safety kit and supports local charities while showcasing the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills.

A traditional trail race on Exmoor around Doone Valley offering a 16 km / 10 mile course with multiple hills and livestock. Organised by Ilfracombe Running Club, entries open 1 May 2026 with a 250 runner limit.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats built from ten 400 m or ten 800 m repeats. Entries are for adults only and fees vary by category and team size.

Looped trail event in the Chilterns based at Henley on 26 September 2026. Offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping at basecamp.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.