Trail Running calendar near Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal 2026-2027

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.

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.

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.

A forest marathon and a shorter route from Memorial Hall in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, running through early autumn woodland with staffed checkpoints and a hot finish meal. Surplus funds support the Heart of England Forest.

MacTuffX Swansea on 26 September 2026 features solo, doubles and team relay formats over ten 400 m or ten 800 m legs, with entry restricted to participants aged 18 and over and fees varying by category.

A mid distance fell race at Canolfan Ceiriog Centre in Glyn Ceiriog on 26 September 2026 covering 11.6 km with 425 m of ascent. Entry is £6 on the day and the centre provides refreshments and changing facilities.

RTT Margam Trail at Margam Country Park offers 5 km and 10 km trail routes on woodland paths with views of Margam Castle. The event includes chip timing, water stations, marshalled routes and parking included with entry.

The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is a measured 13 miles 192.5 yards race on forest trails with no road crossings. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, the event raises funds for local and national charities.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse feature marathon, half marathon and 10K routes across undulating downland and ancient tracks, with parking, permanent toilets and hot showers. Finishers receive medals and the top three in each event rece..

A coastal 10 km race from Portishead Open Air Pool with mixed terrain and sea views past Black Nore Lighthouse. The undulating route features a midway water station, chip timing and a finisher medal, with entries limited to 350.

Breidden Hills is an 11.5 km fell race around Criggion, Shropshire with 790 m of ascent. The course is partially marked so navigational skills and kit checks are required, entrants must be over 18 and entry is £8.

The Kingfisher Challenge is a flexible six-hour trail run in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you like on paths through woodland and grassland. Choose your own distance and finish with a medal or a tree-planting to..

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners choose their distance. Finishers from 3km receive a themed medal, doughnuts and a goody bag, with aid tables and vegan options on course.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills at Kilve Court, Somerset on 04/10/2026. The route includes technical trails, climbs, moorland and stream crossings; two feed stations, marshals and UTMB index status are provided.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Brierley Hill in October 2026. Choose between 400m and 800m intervals in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique racing experience. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

An off road charity marathon between Salisbury and Winchester along the Clarendon Way, with a full 26.2 mile race and a 5 mile Mini. Organised by local Rotary clubs, the event provides maps, GPX files, and a printed Souvenir Program.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.