Somerset
Trail Running Calendar near Somerset 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Somerset for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A hilly trail race around Ham Hill held on the first Sunday in December, roughly 10 miles with a revised route and entries via Race Nation from 1 September.
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
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.
February 2027
A roughly six mile off-road race above Long Ashton with mixed muddy terrain, chip timing, limited parking and a £1 donation to the Long Ashton Nature and Environment Trust.
March 2027
Flat canal races along the Grand Western Canal in Mid Devon, held each spring and autumn with Marathon, Half, 10k and a March 20 mile option.
Trail races at Escot Park offering a half marathon and a slightly over 10K lap, with canicross categories, chip timing, medals for finishers, and free parking.
20 or 30 mile challenge from Cerne Abbas across Dorset downland and river valleys with an 11 hour completion limit.
April 2027
A 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills starting and finishing in Cheddar, with over 2,000 ft of climbing and proceeds supporting local charities.
A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering 11 km, 11 miles and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hills.
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.
A 10km multi-terrain run from Selworthy Beacon to Minehead Beach across Exmoor’s coastline, featuring technical trails, woodland paths and a sandy finish.
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.
A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.
May 2027
A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.