Trail Running calendar near Chepstow 2026-2027

Intergalactic is a trail running festival at Hurn Forest on 28 March 2026 offering routes from a 5K up to ultra distances, with aid stations and medals for all finishers. Twenty percent of entry fees support Forestry England.

A 32 mile urban loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, offered as solo, pair or team of 4 relay. The mostly traffic-free route includes long tunnels, canal towpaths, three aid checkpoints and a GPX route file.

The Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29th March 2026 offers 12 km, 5 km and 3 km off-road courses with medals for all finishers and prizes for winners. Homemade refreshments and basic facilities are available at the event.

Take on 16 miles from Combe Gibbet to Overton through Berkshire and Hampshire trails and muddy, undulating terrain. Coach transfers, kit transport and managed road crossings make this point to point race easy to reach and enjoy.

A multi-terrain event in mid Devon on 29 March 2026 featuring a 10 mile trail race with 637 m ascent and a 5 km fun run. The Fury is primarily off-road and unlicensed fun runners receive a medal.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

A multisport event at Culden Faw Estate on March 29, 2026 featuring duathlon, cross duathlon and timed offroad endurance races with waymarked courses, chip timing and on site medical and catering facilities.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Testway Ultra on 04/04/2026 invites runners to tackle scenic 40 or 50 mile routes along Hampshire's Testway from Linkenholt to Totton. Well marked trails, regular aid stations and a shuttle make for a friendly, memorable ultra.

Run the inaugural BOWUM, a 30 mile circular trail from Monmouth that links Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle through Monmouthshire countryside. Mostly trails, staffed checkpoints and crew support make this a scenic, supported adventure.

A beach race day at Pendine Sands on 5 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances on a firm out-and-back sand course with water stations, cup-free provisions, finishers medals and trophies for category winners.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

A two-lap, mostly off road 10 km from Mortimer Fairground, set on woodland footpaths and bridleways. A dog-friendly canicross option runs the same distance; the event features chip timing, photos, medals and on-site facilities.

A multi-terrain single lap of about 8 miles with 900 feet of ascent around Freshwater and Alum Bay, based at West Wight Sports Centre; limited entries and age 16 minimum.

Trail running event from Minehead using a steam train to the start points. Distances include **11 km**, **11 miles** and a full marathon returning to Minehead across the Quantock Hills and coastal paths.

A riverside trail event at Temple Island Meadows on 11 April 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back race with chip timing, marked kilometres, medals and post-race goodies.

Three point to point trail races on 11 April 2026 along the Vale of Glamorgan coast, including a 32.5 miles ultra and 18.5 and 10 miles options. Routes follow the Wales Coast Path with marked navigation, checkpoints and event bus transport.

Enjoy stunning coastal, woodland and dune trails at Oxwich Bay with 5 km, 10 km or a self navigated half marathon. Part of the Run The Trails Series, the event is timed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 22 mile trail run along the Jurassic Coast from Exmouth to Seaton on 12 April 2026, with full, relay and Sidmouth to Seaton options; chip timing, checkpoints and baggage transfer are offered.