Trail Running calendar near Machen 2026-2027

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

A family friendly trail event at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with 1 mile and 5 km races, modest entry fees, and entries available online.

A four-mile hill run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with 100% of entry fees to the charity, pottery mementos, prizes for finishers and best helmet, and specific accessibility and dog restrictions.

A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

Two long trail races across the Mendip Way offering dramatic hilltop views, coastal finish and on-course aid; 30 Miler or 50 Miler with multiple aid stations and medical cover.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

Trail race in Talybont-on-Usk offering 51K and 24K routes through the Brecon Beacons with chip timing, marked routes and aid stations.

A pancake-flat *10 km* out and back along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal between Gilwern and Llangattock, set in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Finishers receive a medal, there is a drink station at 5 km, and entries are online only.

A canal-side lap event in Exeter on 8 August 2026 offering laps of a 5.3 km course with distances from 5 km to ultra marathon, a no medal entry option, and a 7 hour limit. Places are limited to 50 runners.

The Bitton Road Runners Race - Warmley will take place in Warmley on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A social 5K in Newport with music and mobile speakers, meeting and finishing at banc coffee & records; tickets are free and under 14s require a parent or guardian.

An informal, untimed 6-mile group run around Croome Park with a lake-and-bridge route, multi-terrain surface, post-run cake and tea, and proceeds donated to the National Trust.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Exeter on Saturday 15 August 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher medal and on-course water.

Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with optional wooden finisher medals and a waste-reduction policy.

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A mountain traverse near Pontypool covering 9.8 km with 291 m of climb. Entry is available on the day or online and there are separate junior races and team entries.

A 7.5 km fell race around Cwrt-y-Cadno Show fields with 264 m of climb; entry to the show is £5 and the course is partially marked with a minimum age of over 16.