Bristol city centre
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol city centre 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol city centre for 2026-2027! We've gathered 94 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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 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 visor.
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.
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.
Obstacle course races at Badminton Estate on 16 August 2026, with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km plus a kids race and spectator options.
A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
A 9.8 km traverse near Pontypool with a 291 m climb, junior race distances and three-person team entries.
September 2026
A new 15 mile trail event in September 2026 on the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 2,267 ft of ascent, mostly off-road terrain, one fully stocked checkpoint and organised entry support from Rudry to Parc Penalta.
Trail-style races through Westonbirt Arboretum offering Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 Mile fun run across September and February events.
Scenic runs in Warminster Town Park include 10K, 3K and a new 1.2K family event suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The event supports Warminster Carnival and awards medals to all finishers.
A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles along canal towpath and local footpaths, starting and finishing near The Anchor Inn.