Bristol
Trail Running Calendar near Bristol 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bristol for 2026-2027! We've gathered 102 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A midwinter mixed terrain 6.4 miles off-road race around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners under Welsh Athletics licence.
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.
About 9 miles of steep, multi‑terrain running in the Slaughterford valley with roughly 900 feet of climb. Winter race scheduled for 24 January 2027.
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
Night running at Westonbirt Arboretum among over 2,500 tree species, with 5 km and 10 km options on solid trail-like surfaces.
5 km and 10 km trail style races at Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, through areas with over 2,500 tree species; tickets sold out.
Doynton Hard Half Marathon is a cross country half marathon on 2 February 2025, organised by Emersons Green Running Club with entries opened 1 September 2024.
A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.
A 12 mile cross country race in Dursley on 21 February 2027 with over 2000 feet of climbing across woodland trails, mud, roads and steep climbs.
An approximately 8-mile multi terrain race around Sorbrook and Sluvad near Cwmbran with marshalled routes, medical cover, goody bags and age-category prizes.
A winter adventure race in the Cotswolds combining trail running and mountain biking with map and compass navigation, solo or team entries and bike hire available.
A trail race of about six hilly country miles around Long Ashton in North Somerset with chip timing, limited entries and a charity donation from each entry.
Trail runs and standard and sprint off road duathlons take place in the forest around Speech House, Gloucestershire.
March 2027
Annual 33+ mile trail run organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, 13th edition scheduled for 7 March 2027.