Trail Running calendar near Wells 2025-2026

Explore the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon with 20, 30 or 50 mile options on April 18 and 19 2026. Routes thread past Cwmyoy, Llanthony and along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for a rugged scenic challenge.

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.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

The Thames Ring Series is a multi distance trail event from Streatley on Thames, featuring the roughly 250 mile Thames Ring 250 counterclockwise loop along canals and towpaths. Scenic and largely flat, it takes place 22 to 26 April 2026.

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.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

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.

Run at Dare Valley Country Park in Wales in a relaxed 7 hour Time Challenge where you can choose any distance from 3 km up to ultra. Scenic park loops, medals for all finishers and an on site cafe with snacks.

Join Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest for scenic trail runs from 1k junior to half marathon while supporting GUTS and early detection of bowel cancer. Enjoy forest views, bespoke medals and a family oriented race day.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Tackle the Malvern Hills Ultra on 2 May 2026 across stunning Worcestershire ridges with distances from 23 to 47 miles. Choose self guided routes, earn a finisher medal and enjoy big climbs, beautiful views and wild terrain.

Run, jog or walk the stunning Isle of Wight coastal path in distances from 10 miles to 106 km, passing the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Fully signed route with food, medical support, camping and medals for finishers.

Rasus y Bannau offers challenging mountain races around the Brecon Beacons with marathon, 75 km and 100 km options starting and finishing in Brecon. Expect rugged ridgelines, big climbs and full race support for an epic upland adventure.

Run Silchester invites runners to scenic trail routes around Roman walls, past a 12th century church and through ancient woodland. Choose 2.5, 5 or 7 miles, collect a new medal and enjoy a community event supporting the local food pantry.

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.

Discover the Cotswolds with Tempo Trail Races on 3 May 2026, offering scenic trail distances from 10K up to a new 50K and a 100 km ultra. Choose your challenge and soak up friendly club vibes and beautiful countryside.

Join the Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate for solo or team relays, 5K and 10K sunrise runs, plus downhill time trial challenges. Chip timed with live splits, scenic woodland trails and free parking make it perfect for teams and supporters.

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..