Trail Running calendar near Newport 2026-2027

A volunteer organised spring trail race around Seaton with a near 20 mile coastal and inland course plus a 9 mile Cub option. The weekend includes junior races, wooden finisher medals and steps to reduce single use waste.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medics and a finisher's medal.

The Way of the Dead (a Dartmoor Traverse East to West) will take place in Devon on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains offering 25 km Half Ultra and 10 km options plus junior races. Routes are waymarked, include feed stations, and the event supports local charities.

A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.

A Dorset challenge event from Cerne Abbas offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes with checkpoints, an 11 hour time limit and a finish certificate. Entries are limited and must be booked in advance.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

Intergalactic is a space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distances from 5K to ultra marathon. The race features a themed medal, space inspired aid station snacks, and gives 20% of fees to Forestry Englan..

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

Three long distance mountain trail races start and finish in Brecon, following circular routes through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances range from a marathon to a 100 km ultra with marked routes, checkpoints and compulsory kit re..

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival will take place in Craven Arms on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run between 10 and 80 kilometers.

A 22 mile trail race along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, with relay and Sidmouth to Seaton options and on course aid stations.

The Green Lantern will take place in Exeter on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 9 and 14 miles.

The Pendine Sands Races stage beach out-and-back events over 5k, 10k and a half marathon on firm sand, with flagged distances, cup-free water stations, bespoke finisher medals and category trophies.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.