Shepton Mallet
Trail Running Calendar near Shepton Mallet 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shepton Mallet for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.
March 2027
The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.
Challenge event with 20 mile and 30 mile routes across Dorset downland and river valleys, starting from Cerne Abbas Village Hall on 21 March 2027.
April 2027
Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are provided.
May 2027
An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20 years.
A trail race following the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, tunnels and viaducts, finishing in Shepton Mallet. Routes and walking options are provided, with a lunchtime boxty feast in the market place.
Point to point 50 mile ultra on Saturday 8 May 2027 with flat canal and coastal sections, six aid stations, a 14 hour cut-off and a Minehead finish.
A 100 miles Somerset route combining canal, coast and upland trails with 13 aid stations, tracking, a 32 hour cut off and on-course medical cover.
An untimed inflatable obstacle run at North Somerset Showground on 22 May 2027 offering 2.5 km laps with options up to 15 km and family-friendly entries.
Altered Backyard Ultra at Tockington Manor on 29 May 2027, running hourly 4.126 mile loops up to a 30-loop cap for about 201 km, field capped at 250 runners.
A multi distance running event in Bath that features long underground sections through the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels and a city centre start and finish at Brickfields Park. Races range from 500 m Colourburst to an ultra marathon.
A roughly 6 kilometre mixed-surface race through Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol, held annually in early June. The event has individual and team prizes, a minimum age of 16, and facilities based around the clubhouse.
An off-road race series around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to marathon and an Omnium option; half and marathon hold UTMB index status.
A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.
July 2027