Minehead
Trail Running Calendar near Minehead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Minehead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Timed, lap based event at Barry Sidings Country Park on 21 March 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km out and back lap with a seven hour limit.
April 2027
A 13 hour endurance run at Upottery Airfield where solo runners, pairs or four person teams aim to cover the most miles while facing unknown challenges.
Timed lap event in Cardiff Bay on 11 April 2027 offering distances from a single 5.3 km lap up to ultra within a seven hour limit.
A 10.3 km linear trail from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach on 18 April 2027, including a five leg youth relay for 8 to 16 year olds.
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed 6706 m loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.
Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.
Timed multi distance event on a 5.3 km Cardiff Bay lap with options from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and flexible start times.
May 2027
A 5 km obstacle event at Coopers Field Bute Park Cardiff with mixed tarmac and grass underfoot, staggered wave starts, on course marshals and fundraising support.
Race for Life at Coopers Field, Bute Park offers 10k, 5k and 3k routes on mixed grass and tarmac while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
A point to point 50 mile race in Somerset that starts on canal path, follows river and coast routes, has six aid stations, and a 14 hour cut off.
A 100 mile Somerset route on 8–9 May 2027 combining canal, coastal and upland trails, 13 aid stations, 32 hour cut off and compulsory personal water and cup.
A 50 mile trail ultra on 8 May 2027 around Minehead, with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations, a 16 hour cutoff and varied coastal and moorland scenery.
A trail marathon around Cardiff with about 1,300 m of climbing, mixed off-road terrain, partial self-navigation, checkpoints and support during the Radyr and Morganstown Festival.
Two route options, 26.5 miles and 16 miles, start from Trehafod Community Village Hall across the Rhondda Valleys with checkpoints, refreshments and a hot meal at the end.
Women only 10 km trail event at Margam Country Park on 16 May 2027 with chip timing, finisher medal, medical support and free parking.
Trail races at Margam Country Park on 23 May 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon courses, chip timing, finishers' kit and canicross options.