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 97 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A ten mile cross country race in Chipping Sodbury with muddy, varied terrain and water obstacles. Held on Remembrance Sunday and preceded by a commemorative silence, it draws around 1300 runners.
Night and day off road 5 km and 10 km trail races around the Bath Skyline, plus a daytime kids 500 m and a canicross wave, with marked routes and finish medals.
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay offering flexible start times and distances from one 5.3 km lap up to multi lap ultra within a 7 hour limit.
A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.
Annual trail races from Bath Racecourse featuring a two lap hilly half and a one lap Ultra 10 km on rough, scenic terrain with aid stations and on course cut offs.
Off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, about 6 miles with steep climbs, mud and panoramic views; finishers receive a unique medal.
December 2026
A festive 5 km off road run at Tinkley Gate National Trust on 6 December 2026 raising funds for Allsorts, with fancy dress welcome, dogs on short leads and on site parking.
A 12 km trail run near Dursley with a midrace mince pie checkpoint, chip timing and a festive finish at Dursley Rugby Club while supporting local charities.
A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.
A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.
A roughly 12.5 mile winter run around Warminster with varied weather, category prizes, a finisher medal and proceeds supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
January 2027
Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering 7 miles with 7 hills or a 14 mile double lap with 14 hills, on muddy forest trails with Canicross waves.
A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.
Timed multi-lap run on a 2.62 mile canal out and back in Brimscombe with distances from 5 km to ultra and a seven hour limit; medals for all participants.
A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.
February 2027
A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.
A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.