Saturday 1st, 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

*Wednesday 1st January – The Chard Flyer 10k, Chard (south of Taunton). A 10k race that takes place on a mix of park tracks, country roads and pavements in the South Somerset countryside. Enter now at the Race Nation website.

Thursday 9th January – Street 5k Series 4/6, Somerset. This 5k series takes place every month through the autumn and winter in Street, nr Glastonbury. The route comprises of 5x1k laps on open roads. Limited on the day entries available, or you can sign up at the Wells City Harriers website.

Thursday 9th January – The Dave Jones Prom Run, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 5/9. A 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Thursday 9th January – NIGHT RACE – Wye Valley & Piercefield Park, Chepstow. 5-6 miles of mainly grassy terrain. PLenty of parking at Chepstow Racecourse and hot drinks, cakes and medal at the finish. Visit the Rogue Runs website for details and entry.

Sunday 12th January – Thornbury Running Club, Riverbank Rollick. Starts in Thornbury (north of Bristol), just under 10 miles and 80% off road. Find out more at the Thornbury Running Club website.

Saturday 18th January – NIGHT RACE – Dark Skies Night Run Series: Storm the Fort. 5km and 10km options. Run up Brean Down, a peninsula between Weston-Super Mare & Brean, and all the way to the 19th century fort. Find out more at the  Channel Events website.

Sunday 19th January – Linda Franks 5 Mile, Cheltenham. A 5-mile road race on quiet, residential roads. Currently sold out, but full details available at the Almost Athletes website.

SOLD OUT Sunday 19th January – Lliswerry 8, Newport. This 8 miler is described as the ‘flattest race on the planet’. It’s run on country roads around villages outside Newport in South Wales. Find out more at the Lliswerry Runners website.

Sunday 19th January – Kymin Winter Race, Monmouth. A four mile trail race and the only event we’ve found that includes sausage and chips in the £8 entry fee! Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for all the info.

Saturday 27th January – Dry Run 2025, Bristol. A team event which involves self-navigating to different venues in Bristol to try low/non-alcoholic drinks. Head back to the start HQ for a mini-rave to celebrate. Visit the Runners to Ravers website for all the details.

Sunday 26th January – Chepstow Running Festival, Chepstow Racecourse (5km, 10km, Half Marathon). Find out more at the  Run Through website.

Sunday 26th January – The Slaughterford 9, Chippenham. A 9-mile road and trail race through the Slaughterford Valley. There are hills! Full info at the  Chippenham Harriers website.

Sunday 26th January – Longleat 10k, Wiltshire. Traffic-free race with a 2-mile fun run at the same time. Definitely not flat. Visit the 2:09 Events website for more info.

Sunday 26th January – SOLD OUT – The Boddington 10, Cheltenham. A four-lap road race on quiet country roads. Visit the CLC Striders website for the details.

Not date specific – The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February – Mayhill Massacre, nr Gloucester. 8-9 miles of tough cross country. You can also try the Mayhill Mayhem – run the route in reverse, then turn around and run the regular route! The YPB Events website has all the details and entry.

Sunday 2nd February – Doynton Hard Half Marathon (just outside Bristol). Muddy, hilly and challenging according to the race organisers. This one usually sells out fast so get involved while you still can. Visit the  official website for more information.

Saturday 8th February – The Cardiff Winter Warmer, Cardiff. 5k, 10k & half marathon options on a flat course mainly run on paths. Full details available at the  Fix Events website. The event supports the charity Shelter.

Saturday 8th February – NIGHT RACE – Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. 5k and 10k options with head torches a must for this one. Get signed up at the Relish Running website.

Sunday 9th February – Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. As with the night version of this race, there’s 5k and 10k routes around the beautiful setting of Westonbirt. Get signed up at the Relish Running website.

Sunday 9th February – The Bristol Winter Warmer, Bristol. A traffic free route in Ashton Court with 5k and 10k options. Supporting the charity Shelter. Visit the Fix Events website for details.

Sunday 9th February – The Wiltshire 10, Melksham. A fast, 10 mile, road race through rural Wiltshire, starting in Melksham. Enter at the Stampede Sports website.

Wednesday 12th February – Street 5k Series 5/6, Somerset. This 5k series takes place every month through the autumn and winter in Street, nr Glastonbury. The route comprises of 5x1k laps on open roads. Limited on the day entries available, or you can sign up at the Wells City Harriers website.

Sunday 16th February – Caerphilly Trail 5k & 10k, South Wales. Does what it says on the tin really! Find out more at the Ridge Runners website.

Sunday 16th February – SMaRTT Smasher, Calne (Wiltshire). A flat, multi-terrain, traffic free 10k. 1 mile fun run also available. Visit the official website to sign up.

Sunday 16th February – Pontypool 10k Home Run, South Wales. An undulating road race organised by St David’s Hospice Care. More details at their website.

Thursday 20th February – The Dave Jones Prom Run, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 6/9. A 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Sunday 23rd February – The Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2k colour run, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. The February edition also offers the choice of the ‘return ticket’ 10k and half (you stick to the paths) or the ‘hilly ticket’ (you hit some trails). If you’ve never run through the tunnels before (one is almost a mile long) it’s an experience you won’t forget! Visit the  Relish Running website for all the details.

*Sunday 23rd February – The Terminator, Wiltshire. You’ll have to travel a little further for this one as it’s in Pewsey in Wiltshire (90min drive from Bristol). But in return you get 12 mile, multi-terrain course. Visit the Pewsey Vale Running Club website for details.

Sunday 23rd February – Babcary Race 2025, Babcary (between Street and Yeovil). Part of the Somerset Series, it covers 7.5miles of undulating roads. Visit the Wells City Harriers website all the details.

Sunday 23rd February – Ironwood Challenge, Long Ashton (Bristol). Six(ish) country miles of trails through ancient woodland, fields and forest above the village of Long Ashton in North Somerset. Visit the Nailsea Running Club website for full details.

*Sunday 23rd February – SOLD OUT – Brian J Gough Reverse 10, Caerphilly. A 10-mile mixed terrain course through Parc Penallta, starting and finishing at Penallta House, Tredomen Park.
The course is undulating with one uphill/downhill section. Visit the Pontypridd Roadents website for full details.

Friday 28th February – Sunday 2nd March – ULTRA – The Tunnel Ultra, Bath. Not one for the novice runners! A 55-hour, 200 mile ultra, run up and down one of the Coombe Down tunnels. Flat and dark with plenty of sensory deprivation, you need to have run at least one 100-miler previously to be allowed to enter. Visit the  Cockbain Events website for all the details.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

Saturday 1st. 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday 1st March – ULTRA – The Winter Green Man Ultra, Bristol. A 45 mile/72k off-road loop of Bristol. The event is self-navigation and must be completed within 12 hours. A 30 mile option is also available. The full details are available at the  official website.

Saturday 1st March – St David’s Day Run, Cardiff. 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options, plus a 1.5k race for the kids. Visit the Fix Events website for more details.

Sunday 2nd March 2025 – ULTRA – The Imber Ultra, Wiltshire. A 33-mile trail run starting in Westbury in Wiltshire, organised by the Avon Valley Runners. More details at the  official website.

Sunday 2nd March – Chippenham Spring 10 Miler, Wiltshire. A fast and largely flat 10 mile road race. Full details at the i-Compete website.

Sunday 2nd March – City of Newport Half Marathon. A road race in around Newport, South Wales. Full information at the  official website.

Sunday 2nd March – ULTRA – The Barry 40, South Wales. A 40 mile track ultra, with a marathon option now available. Organised by Les Croupiers Running club but details hosted on the Cardiff Running Events website. Places are limited, so if running round in circles for hours is your thing, sign up now.

Sunday 9th March – Minchinhampton 10k, Gloucestershire. Run on quiet country lanes around this small town in the Cotswolds. Visit the I Am Outdoors website for more info.

Sunday 9th March – Cardiff 20/10, Cardiff. A multi-terrain 10 & 20 mile race. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for full info.

Wednesday 12th March – Street 5k Series 6/6, Somerset. This 5k series takes place every month through the autumn and winter in Street, nr Glastonbury. The route comprises of 5x1k laps on open roads. Limited on the day entries available, or you can sign up at the Wells City Harriers website.

*Sunday 16th March – The Humdinger & Hurtle, Broomfield, near Bridgwater. The Humdinger is just over 13.5 miles while the Hurtle is around 6.5 miles. They’re road races, but prepare for some hills! Visit the Running Forever Running Club website for entry.

Sunday 16th March – The Bath Half, Bath. Usually two loops of the city centre with a killer hill to finish. Enter now at the official website.

Thursday 20th March – The Dave Jones Prom Run, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 7/9. A 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Sunday 23rd March – 20 & Half Fission, Gloucestershire. A fast and flat 20 miler or half marathon, well placed in the calendar for those trianing for a spring marathon. Starts at Berkeley Power Station in Gloucestershire. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.

Sunday 23rd March – The Hullavington 20, Wiltshire. A 20 mile race on quiet, undulating country lanes. Visit  Stampede Sports to enter.

Sunday 23rd March – Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon. 13 miles of forest trails. Open to all but also an official British Trail Running Championship event. Full details at the  official website.

Sunday 23rd March – The Bristol Running Show. The third year of the show, held at the BAWA Centre in Filton. Free event but tickets are required. Visit the official website for details.

Saturday 29th March – ULTRA – NEW FOR 2025 – Beyond Bristol. A new multi-terrain event with 55km and 25km options. Both routes start and end in Bristol City Centre. Visit the Beyond Trails website for more information and sign up.

Saturday 29th March – Frampton Globe Trot, nr Bristol. An 8-mile cross-country race  across the South Gloucestershire countryside.. Visit the Race Space website for full details.

Sunday 30th March – Gloucester Half Marathon & 10k, Gloucester. A scenic route starting and ending in central Gloucester. Head to the official website for more details.

*Sunday 30th March – Yeovil Half Marathon, Somerset. A road race starting and ending in Yeovil town centre. Full information at the  official website.

*Further than a one drive from Bristol

Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday 5th April – Bratton Hilly 11k, Wiltshire. A challenging, multi-terrain run starting in Bratton, near Westbury in Wiltshire. Organised by Redfish Events with full details available at  Entry Central.

Sunday 6th April – The Bristol Brabazon Half Marathon & 10k, north Bristol. It’s a flat course starting at the Aztec Lakes close to the site of the Brabazon Arena in north Bristol. Visit the official website for all the details and entry.

Sunday 6th April – Devizes Half Marathon, Wiltshire. Described as ‘undulating’, this single-loop road race starts and finishes in central Devizes. Visit the  official website to enter.

Sunday 6th April – The Kymin Dash, Monmouth (South Wales). A 7 mile trail run through the scenic Wye Valley. More details at the official website.

Sunday 6th April – The Big Cheese, Cheddar (Somerset). 15 mile trail run with some serious hills – over 2000 feet of hill climbing, making it a category B fell race. Visit the Cheddar Running Club website for full details.

*Sunday 6th April – Minster Milers Mash, Ilminster. This is an undulating 10k course that takes in the beautiful South Somerset countryside, including the magnificent backdrop of the Dillington Estate, finishing through the historic Ilminster Town Square. More details at the Somerset Series website.

Sunday 6th April – Cardiff Taff Trail Half Marathon, Cardiff. Despite its name, this is an ‘out and back’ race run almost entirely on tarmac paths. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website.

Thursday 10th April – Severn Bridge 5 ‘Twlight’ Race. A five mile race that starts on the Chepstow side of the Severn Bridge. Run along the path to the England side, loop round and back to the start. Timed for when the sun is setting which can be pretty spectacular. Sign up now at the Rogue Runs website.

Sunday 13th April – MARATHON + ULTRA – Bath & Bristol Railway Races. Someone has finally taken advantage of the amazing Bristol-Bath cycle path to put on a range of distance races. 10k, Half, 25k, Marathon & 50k distances all available. Visit the Relish Running website to sign up.

Sunday 13th April – Frenchay 10k, Bristol. One of the oldest 10k races in the country, with the first one being run back in 1980. It’s a traffic-free road race and every finisher will receive a Frenchay 10k Mug. Full details and entry here.

Sunday 13th April – MARATHON – Newport Marathon, South Wales. Road marathons are pretty rare in this area, but this is one of the best. Fast, flat and very well organised. Plus this year there are also options of a half, 10k and one mile races. Find out more at the official website. More than 20 of us from Concrete Therapy Running Club (Bristol-based) and running it this year. If you’d like to join us, just visit the CTRC website or search on Instagram.

Sunday 13th April – Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 1, nr Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Thursday 17th April – The Dave Jones Prom Run, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 8/9. A 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Friday 18th April – Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon & 10k. A pretty flat route for both race, run on roads around Westonbirt (note – these races are not in the Arboretum). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

*Monday 21st April – The Gilwern Grunt, Monmouthshire. A 5-6 mile trail race which takes in some pretty interesting landscapes. Juts before the finish you have to go up and over the ‘volcano’. Visit the Rogue Runs website for more details.

Saturday 26th April – ULTRA – Butcombe Trail Ultramarathon, Somerset. This year there is a 50-mile or 50km option that will take you up and down the Mendip Hills, starting and finishing at the Mendip Activity Centre near Churchill in Somerset. Visit the official website for full details.

Saturday 26th April – Kolor Dash, Newport. 5k charity colour fun-run around Tredegar Park raising money for  St David’s Hospice Care.

Saturday 26th April – MARATHON – The Bath Beat, Bath. A running and walking event with options for 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles. The trail route uses public footpaths, farmland and tow paths to take you around Bath and the surrounding countryside and villages. Find out more at the official website.

Sunday 27th April – Corsham 10k, Corsham (Wiltshire). A 10k road-race with a cheaper ‘no frills’ entry price available (no t-shirt, memento or ice cream). There’s also a 2k race option. Full details at the Corsham Running Club website.

*Sunday 27th April – The London Marathon. Ok, so not local, but a good marker in the calendar.

Not date specific – The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st May – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 4th May – Cardiff 5k, Race for Victory, Cardiff. 5k road race around Whitchurch Village in Cardiff. Check the  official website for entry and some very impressive photos!

Sunday 4th May – Runaway Train, Shepton Mallet. Two trail routes available, 8.5 miles & 3 miles, taking in woods, valleys, tunnels and viaducts. Walkers and families are also welcome. Enjoy a Boxty Feast (Irish potato pancake) at the finish. Visit the  official website for entry.

Tuesday 6th May – Stanley Stomp 5k Series (1/4), Chippenham. A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website for more info.

Tuesday 6th May – Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series, Eastville Park (race 1/4). A 2 mile race on an undulating path around the edge of Eastville Park. A one mile junior race is also available. Find out more at the official website.

Wednesday 7th May – Cardiff Summer Series, race 1/4. This is the one-mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Friday 9th May 2025 – Bannister Anniversary Mile, Cardiff. A one-mile race to commemorate Roger Bannister breaking the four minute mile barrier in 1954. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more details.

Saturday 10th May – MARATHON – Radyr Trail Races, Cardiff. Half and full marathon options available, but across some pretty tough terrain. There will be hills! Find out more at the  Ridge Runners website.

*Saturday 10th May – ULTRA – Eastnor Castle Backyard Ultra, Herefordshire. 8 hour, 12 hour and relay options available. Race on tarmac, starting a 4.167 mile lap every hour on the hour. Complete 8 hours and you will run 33 miles. Go for the full 12 hours and you’ll get to 50 miles. Visit the Relish Running website for full details and entry.

*Sunday 11th May – Eastnor Mud Bath (3k, 6k, 10k), Herefordshire. Mud, hills and natural obstacles. Get involved at the  Relish Running website.

Sunday 11th May – The Scorpion Run, Forest of Dean. A 10-11k trail race offering beautiful views of the River Wye. And why ‘scorpion’? Because the the final sting in the tail is a 1km hill climb to the finish! Full details at the YPB Events website.

Sunday 11th May – Stroud Trails, Gloucestershire. This event offers four different distances, all taking in the trails, hills and towpaths on the edge of the Cotswolds. Choose from 11k, half marathon, marathon and 40mile Ultra. Get more information at the I Am Outdoors website.

Sunday 11th May – Great Bristol Run, Half Marathon & 10k, Bristol. One of my favourite days of the year! Bristol is the home of Run Finder and the route, the crowds and the vibe are just the best. The course is largely flat with some twists and turns in the second half of the marathon course. Sign up now at the Great Run website.

Sunday 19th May – Cardiff Bay 10k, Cardiff. A flat and fast course around the historic Cardiff Bay. Find out more at the official website.

Sunday 19th May – The MTC Bristol Severn, Gloucestershire. (MTC = Mount to Coast). Just over 26 miles of quite flat terrain (the organisers describe it as having ‘one little hill’). It starts just outside Stroud in Gloucestershire and finishes at Severn Beach on the outskirts of Bristol. It’s part of a five stage race covering 218 miles. Full details at the Ultra Running website.

*Wednesday 21st May – Town Tree Trail, nr Yeovil. A very flat, mainly off-road, multi-terrain 10k around a nature reserve. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website.

Wednesday 21st – Mon 26th May – SOLD OUT. WAITING LIST AVAILABLE!!!– South Wales 200. A 200 mile trail run across South Wales. Starting in Chepstow and finishing just outside Swansea, you’ll have to deal with 30,000 feet of climbing! Visit the Wild Horse website for all the info.

Wednesday 21st May – Westonbirt 10k, Gloucestershire. Run a 10k around the beautiful surroundings of Westonbirt Arboretum. It’s flat and on hard paths. This one usually sells out so be quick! Full details at the Forestry England website.

*Sunday 25th May – Taunton Trail Run, Half and 10k, Taunton. A flat race run alongside canals and rivers. Organised by Prosper Events.

Wednesday 28th May – Cardiff Summer Series, race 2/4. This is the two-mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Not date specific – The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 1st June – The Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2k colour run, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. If you’ve never run through the tunnels before (one is almost a mile long) it’s an experience you won’t forget! Visit the  Relish Running website for all the details.

Tuesday 3rd June – Stanley Stomp 5k Series (2/4), Chippenham. A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website for more info.

Tuesday 3rd June – Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series, Eastville Park (race 2/4). A 2 mile race on an undulating path around the edge of Eastville Park. A one mile junior race is also available. Find out more at the official website.

Sunday 8th June – Cheddar Gorge Challenge, Somerset. Lots of trail run options with this one! 1k, 3k, 6k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon! Plus the four event Omnium – run one of the distance races, plus a 100m sprint, 1k run and a hill climb run. Full details on the  Relish Running website.

Wednesday 11th June – Cardiff Summer Series, race 3/4. This is the three-mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Sunday 22nd June – Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 2, nr Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Tuesday 24th June – Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series, Eastville Park (race 3/4). A 2 mile race on an undulating path around the edge of Eastville Park. A one mile junior race is also available. Find out more at the official website.

Sunday 29th June – MARATHON – Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire. Relish Running have managed to book out the stunning Badminton Estate and are offering a 2.5km fun run, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon options. There is mix of solid stone paths, woodland trails and open grass meadows. The routes are largely flat, with some little rises and falls. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.

Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th July – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Tuesday 1st July – Stanley Stomp 5k Series (3/4), Chippenham. A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website for more info.

Wednesday 2nd July – Cardiff Summer Series, race 4/4. The final race in the series, this is the four-mile race. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Tuesday 8th July – Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series, Eastville Park (race 4/4). A 3x 1mile relay. Grab two mates and take part in this relay race an undulating path around the edge of Eastville Park. Every runner gets a free ice cream! Find out more at the official website.

Sunday 20th July – Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 3, nr Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Sunday 20th July – MARATHON – Wye Valley Tunnel Run. A flat and largely smooth running surface. 500m & 2k colour run, plus 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon routes. Enter at the Relish Running website.

Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Tuesday 5th August – Stanley Stomp 5k Series (4/4), Chippenham. A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website for more info.

Sunday 17th August – Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 4, nr Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Sunday 17th August – MARATHON + ULTRA – The Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2k colour run, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon (a city route), Marathon, 50k and a 5x10k Relay. If you’ve never run through the tunnels before (one is almost a mile long) it’s an experience you won’t forget! Visit the  Relish Running website for all the details.

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 7th September – Blackdown Hills Trail Run, 10k & Half, Taunton. Starting at Taunton Racecourse, runners are treated to views across Somerset, forest trails and some hills! Organised by Prosper Events.

Sunday 7th September – Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire. Possibly the best time of year to visit Westonbirt, you’ll get to choose from a 1mile fun run, plus 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options. The vast majority of the routes are on solid stone forest paths. The routes are largely very flat, with only a couple of little rises and falls. Visit the Relish Running website for all the info.

Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 5th October – Quantock Hills Trail Half Marathon, nr Bridgwater. Ancient forests, savage climbs, beautiful views. Sign up now at the Prosper Events website.

Sunday 12th October – Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 5, nr Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Sunday 12th October – MARATHON + ULTRA – Bath & Bristol Railway Races. Someone has finally taken advantage of the amazing Bristol-Bath cycle path to put on a range of distance races. 10k, Half, 25k, Marathon & 50k distances all available. Visit the Relish Running website to sign up.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October – NEW FOR 2025 – Giddy Horse, Chepstow. Take a deep breath because here are your race options….Backyard Ultra (24hr, 12hr, 8hr, solo and team races), canicross, night races, trail races and an obstacle course. It’s all based out of Chepstow Racecourse and brought to you by Relish Running.

Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 28th November – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday 15th November – NIGHT RACE – Skyline Night Race, Bath. Headtorches at the ready for this cracking trail race which offers some great views across Bath. 5km & 10km options available. There is mix of solid stone paths, woodland trails and open grass meadows, expect some puddles and muddy sections. The routes are largely flat, with only a couple of little rises and falls. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.

Sunday 17th November – Skyline Day Race, Bath. Same route as the night race (5k & 10k options) but with a 500m kids race also available. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 25th, 27th – Park Run (5k), various locations with several events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Races will be added soon!