Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January – Park Run (5k), various locations with 50+ events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

*Thursday 1st January – The Chard Flyer 10k, Chard (south of Taunton). This road 10k race starts at Stringfellow Park and takes in a loop around around Chard Reservoir.  As with the majority of Somerset Series races there is some decent scenery to look at. Organised by the Chard Road Runners, you can enter now at Race Nation.

Saturday 3rd January – Run & Rave, Bristol. Expect big tunes on this 5k around the Harbourside. Run & Rave has been tearing it up in Brighton. Now it’s Bristol’s turn. Check out the Run & Rave website for full details.

Saturday 3rd January – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Thursday 8th January – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 5/9, Weston-Super-Mare. A flat and fast five mile race covering two laps of Weston’s promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Thursday 8th 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.

Wednesday 14th 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.

Saturday 17th 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. Read the race review here.

Saturday 17th January – ULTRA – Backyard Ultra, Bristol. This one is organised by Left Handed Giant Run Club. You’ll need your road shoes as you run a four mile loop, on the hour, every hour, for 12 hours, totalling 48 miles (78k)! This year they’ve also introduced a 6-hour version, making it a slightly more manageable 24 miles (39k). Sign up now at Eventbrite.

Sunday 18th January – Speedway 10k, Chepstow. One for the speedier runners. In the organisers words: “A race for racers. No fluff. Flat and fast course. Chip timing. Cheap entry. Cash prizes. Get the job done. PB. Boom.” The target market for this race is those who can go sub-40mins, and ideally sub-38 for women and sub-35 for men. If you fancy it, all the details are at the official website.

Sunday 18th 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. This race is supported by our good friends at Kinisi Run Hub.

Sunday 18th 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.

Sunday 18th 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! It may be a short distance, but it’s a fell race so prepare for some hills. Organised by the MonRoss Trailblazers, all the details are on the Fell Race website.

Sunday 25th January – The Boddington 10, Cheltenham. A four-lap road race on quiet country roads. Visit the CLC Striders website for the details.

Sunday 25th 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. And it’s an extra special even in 2026 as it’s the 40th edition of the race.

Sunday January 25th – Chepstow Running Festival, Chepstow Racecourse. You’ll find 5km, 10km, Half Marathon options at this well organised event, running laps around the racecourse (which isn’t as flat as you might expect). Find out more at the Run Through website.

Sunday January 25th – Longleat 10k, Wiltshire. Traffic-free race with a 2-mile fun run at the same time. Definitely not flat. Organised by 2:09 Events, you can sign up at the official website. Read our race review.

Saturday 31st January – Dry Run 2026, 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.

Saturday 31st January – Mayhill Massacre, nr Gloucester. 7-8 mile tough cross country run featuring muddy trails and tough climbs up Mayhill. The YPB Events website has all the details and entry.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February – Park Run (5k), various locations with 50+ events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 1st February – Mayhill Mayhem, nr Gloucester. Run the same route at the Mayhill Massacre (the day before), except do the loop twice. Totalling 14-15 miles of muddy trails and tough climbs. Visit the YPB Events website for full details.

*Sunday 1st February – Brian J Gough Reverse 10, nr 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.

Sunday 1st February – 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 1st 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 7th February – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

*Saturday 7th February – NIGHT RACE – Moonlit Meadow Run, Taunton. Part of the Dark Skies Series. 5k & 10k options on a flat course, but run in the dark. Visit the Channel Events website for all the info.

Saturday 7th 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.

Saturday 7th February – NIGHT RACE – Run & Rave, Bristol. Expect big tunes on this 5k around the Harbourside. Run & Rave has been tearing it up in Brighton. Now it’s Bristol’s turn. Check out the Run & Rave website for full details.

Sunday 8th 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 8th February – The Wiltshire 10, Melksham, Wiltshire. A fast, 10 mile, road race through rural Wiltshire, taking in the picturesque village of Lacock. Red Fish events are now running this one, taking over from Stampede Sports. You can enter now at Entry Central.

Sunday 8th 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.

Sunday 8th February – Lungbuster 2025, Broad Hinton, Wiltshire. A 9-mile off-road race, on tracks through woodland and fields. Includes the famous Lungbuster Hill! And new for 2026, there’s now a 5-mile route too. Visit the Royal Wootton Bassett Hounds website for more info.

Sunday 8th February – The Wiltshire 10, Melksham. A fast, 10 mile, road race through rural Wiltshire, starting in Melksham. Previously organised by Stampede Sports, it’s now in the safe hands of Red Fish Events. You can find out more at Entry Central.

Wednesday 11th 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.

Thursday 12th February – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 6/9, Weston-Super-Mare. A flat and fast five mile race covering two laps of Weston’s promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Saturday 14th February – The Bristol Winter Warmer, Ashton Court. A traffic free route in Ashton Court with 5k and 10k options. Supporting the charity Shelter. Visit the Fix Events website for details.

Sunday 15th 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 15th February – Caerphilly Trail 5k & 10k, South Wales. Does what it says on the tin really! Find out more at the Ridge Runners website.

Sunday 15th February – Pontypool 10k Home Run, South Wales. An undulating road race organised by St David’s Hospice Care. More details at their website.

Sunday 15th February – The Dursley Dozen, Gloucestershire. A 12-mile (not 12 hills!) running race across demanding terrain including hills, woodland, open country, mud, roads, more mud, more hills, and gravel paths! Some runners refer to it as the ultimate trail running experience! Visit the Dursley Running Club website for more details.

Sunday 22nd 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 22nd 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. Read the Run Finder Race Review here.

*Sunday 22nd February – The Terminator, Wiltshire. You’ll have to travel a little further for this one as it’s in Pewsey in Wiltshire (80min drive from Bristol). But in return you get tough but scenic 12 mile, multi-terrain course. Visit the Pewsey Vale Running Club website for details.

Sunday 22nd 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 22nd February – Cirencester 10k, Gloucestershire. Described as “an exciting closed-road race through the historic market town of Cirencester, in the heart of the Cotswolds”. Visit the Run Cirencester website for full details.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March – Park Run (5k), various locations with 50+ events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

*Sunday 1st March – Taunton Half Marathon, Taunton. A fast half that starts and ends in Taunton town centre. Visit the official website to enter.

Sunday 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 1st 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 1st March – City of Newport Half Marathon. A road race in around Newport, South Wales. Full information at the  official website.

Sunday 1st March – Jenner Jog, Berkeley, Gloucestershire. A UK Athletics measured 10k chip-timed road event starting at the Jenner Museum in Berkeley Town centre, the iconic birthplace of the vaccination. Organised by the New Berkeley Harriers run club, you can enter at Race Nation.

Sunday 1st 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.

Friday 6th March – Sunday 8th 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.

Saturday 7th 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 7th March – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Sunday 8th March – Chippenham Spring 10 Miler, Wiltshire. A fast and largely flat 10 mile road race. Full details at the iCompete website.

Sunday 8th 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 8th March – Cardiff 20/10, Cardiff. A 10 & 20 mile race run on tarmac paths around Pontcanna Fields and Bute Park. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for full info.

Wednesday 11th March – 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.

Thursday 12th March – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 7/9, Weston-Super-Mare. A flat and fast five mile race covering two laps of Weston’s promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Saturday 14th 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.

Saturday 14th March – NIGHT RUN – Run & Rave, Bristol Harbourside. A 5k night run around central Bristol accompanied by some of the finest D&B tunes around. Find out more at the Run & Rave website.

Sunday 15th March – The Bath Half, Bath. Usually two loops of the city centre with a killer hill to finish. Enter now at the official website. Read the Run Finder Race Review here.

Sunday 15th March – 20 & Half Fission, Gloucestershire. A fast and flat 20 miler or half marathon, well placed in the calendar for those training for a spring marathon. Starts at Berkeley Power Station in Gloucestershire. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.

Saturday 21st March – Spring Equinox 6 Mile Trail Run, Caldicot, South Wales. A spectacular 6 Mile Trail Race in the picturesque and beautiful Wentwood Forest. Running on forestry tracks and bridleways, immerse yourself in the stunning scenery as you challenge yourself on this undulating course. Visit the Caerleon Running Club website for full details.

Saturday 21st March – 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 22nd 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 22nd March – Highworth 5 Mile Road Race, Wiltshire. A scenic 5-mile loop on open, country roads. Apparently there is a ‘sting in the tail’ at four miles – at a guess that’s probably going to a rather nasty hill. This is Race 1 in the Wiltshire Road Race League 2025. Organised by Highworth Running Club, you can find out more at the ATW Events website.

Sunday 22nd March – Gloucester Half Marathon & 10k, Gloucester. A scenic route starting and ending in central Gloucester. Head to the official website for more details.

Sunday 22nd March – 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 22nd March – The Humdinger & Hurtle, Broomfield, near Bridgwater. The Humdinger is just over 13.5 miles (part of the Somerset Series) 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.

Saturday 28th March – ULTRA – Beyond Bristol. A new multi-terrain event with 55km and 29km options. Both routes start and end in Bristol City Centre. Visit the Beyond Trails website for more information and sign up.

Saturday 28th March – ULTRA – Bath 50 Ultra Challenge, Bath. A 50km looped route starting and ending at Bath Racecourse. If 50k is a bit too much, there are also 25k and 10k loop options too. Visit the Ultra Challenge website for full info and entry.

Sunday 29th 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.

*Sunday 29th March – Yeovil Half Marathon and 10k, Somerset. A pair of road races both starting and ending in Yeovil town centre. Full information and entry can be found at the Race Nation website.

*Sunday 29th March – San Domenico 20/10 Miler, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. A one or two loop undulating road race along the Taff Trail. Organised by the San Domenico Run Club, you can find out more at their website.

Sunday 29th March – Spring Clock Change Challenge, Calne, Wiltshire. 10k, 5k and 1.5k fun run options. While this is a family event, it’s flat and fast and can offer serious PB potential. Organised by Wiltshire Council.

Sunday 29th March – The Cleevewold, nr Cheltenham. The Cleevewold is a tough and hilly 13 mile multi-terrain race. Visit the Cheltenham Harriers website for more details.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March – Park Run (5k), various locations with 50+ events across Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Friday 3rd April – Westonbirt House Easter Half Marathon & 10k. A pretty flat route for both races, run on roads around Westonbirt (note – these races are not in the Arboretum). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Saturday 4th April – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Sunday 5th 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 5th April – The Hanham Horror, Bristol. A 9k multi-terrain race through woodlands and along towpaths. There’s even a rope climb just before the finish! This race usually offers one of the best medals you’ll have in your collection! The race is organised by Bitton Road Runners but you can get more details at the Bitton Road Runners website. (Note: this is Easter Sunday)

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

Monday 6th April – Shapwick Bunny Hop, nr Glastonbury. A 7.5 mile multi-terrain event on the lanes and footpaths around Shapwick and Shapwick Heath. Full details at the Street Striders website.

Monday 6th April – Easter Bunny 10k, RNAS Yeovilton. A fast and flat 10k road race. PB potential!. Find out more at the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website.

*Wednesday 8th April – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 1/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Thursday 9th April – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 8/9, Weston-Super-Mare. A flat and fast five mile race covering two laps of Weston’s promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

*Saturday 11th April – Steaming to the Coast, Minehead. One of the more unusual races in the South West. Whether you chose the full marathon, 11-mile or 11k route, all entrants (if you applied early enough) will ride on a vintage steam train to the three different start lines and then take part in a trail race back to the finish. A race as unusual as this could only be brought to you by the team at Channel Events.

Sunday 12th 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. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 12th April – The Kymin Dash, Monmouth (South Wales). A 7 mile trail run through the scenic Wye Valley. Organised by the Spirit of Monmouth Running Club.

Sunday 12th 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.

Sunday 12th April – Tewkesbury Half Marathon, Gloucestershire. A closed-road race set in one of England’s most historic and picturesque riverside towns. Organised by Future Sports Events, you can enter now at the Run Teweksbury website.

Sunday 12th April – The Berkeley 10k, Gloucestershire. Run on quiet and flat country lanes. Visit the Dursley Running Club website for full details.

Wednesday 15th April – South Wales 200. A 200 mile/5 day 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.

Saturday 18th April – Bristol Track Club 5k, Odd Down Cycle Circuit, Bath. This event, which is backed by Pro-Direct and On, attracts some of the fastest runners in the country. And they live stream some of the races. Visit the Bristol Track Club website to find out more.

*Sunday 19th April – Illminster 10k, Illminster. Formerly known as the Minster Milers’ Mash, The Ilminster 10k is an undulating course that takes in the beautiful South Somerset countryside including the magnificent backdrop of the Dillington Estate finishing through the historic Ilminster Town Square. Full race info at the Minster Milers Running Club website. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 19th 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 19th 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 19th April – MARATHON – Newport Marathon Festival, South Wales. Marathon, half marathon, 10k and one-mile fun run options. Road marathons are pretty rare in this area, but this is one of the best. Fast, flat and very well organised. Find out more at the official website. (Currently the marathon and half marathon only have charity places available)

Sunday 19th April – The Bluebell Blunder, nr Chepstow. An off-road 7k(ish), just north of Chepstow in the Wye Valley. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.

Thursday 23rd 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.

*Saturday 25th April – ULTRA – SPECIAL OFFER – The Medieval Backyard Ultra, nr Cardiff. You’ll run 4.1 miles, on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains. The route is largely flat and run on gravel paths. Visit the Gert Lush Events website to enter. Get 10% off entry to any Gert Lush event with the code RUNFINDER10.

*Sunday 26th April – ULTRA – Eastnor Castle Backyard Ultra, Herefordshire. 8 hours of running a 4.167 mile lap every hour on the hour. Complete 8 hours and you will run 33 miles. As well as the solo race there is also a team relay option. Visit the Relish Running website for full details and entry.

Saturday 25th 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. Organised by the Town and Country Harriers (TACH), you can visit the official website for full details.

Saturday 25th April – Kolor Dash, Newport. 5k charity colour fun-run around Tredegar Park raising money for  St David’s Hospice Care.

Saturday 25th 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.

Saturday 25th April – Frome Valley 10k, Bristol. Confusingly, this race is no where near Frome in Somerset. Instead, it takes place on the roads and trails around Winterbourne, just north of Bristol. All money raised will go to support Elm Park Primary School. There’s also a colour run fr kids. Enter now at Eventbrite.

*Sunday 26th April – Eastnor Mud Bath (3k, 6k, 10k), Herefordshire. Mud, hills and natural obstacles. Get involved at the  Relish Running website.

Sunday 26th 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 26th April – Horton Bull Run, South Gloucestershire. 7km of undulating country lanes. Visit the official website for full details.

*Sunday 26th April – The London Marathon. Ok, so not local, but a good marker in the calendar.

Wednesday 29th April – 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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 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.

Saturday 2nd May – NEW FOR 2026 – Bristol Backyard Ultra, Blaise Castle. To win this, you’ll need to be the last runner standing. 4.167 miles, on the hour, every hour, until only one person remains. Follow Gravel and Grit Events on Instagram for full info.

Saturday 2nd May – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Sunday 3rd May – Runaway Train, Shepton Mallet. New for 2026, there are now THREE trail routes the choose from – the traditional 3mile and 8.5miles, plus now a six mile option. All routes are ‘super scenic’ 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.

Sunday 3rd May – ULTRA – Marlborough Downs Challenge, Wiltshire. A 20 mile or 33 mile challenging race with over 3,000 feet of elevation on the longer route. Visit the Marlborough Running Club website for more details.

Tuesday 5th 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 6th May – Bannister Anniversary Mile, Cardiff. A one-mile race to commemorate Roger Bannister breaking the four minute mile barrier in 1954. This year it will take place in Pontcanna Fields. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more details.

Friday 8th May – Sunday 10th May – ULTRA – The Bridge 200, The Old Severn Bridge. You have 55 hours to run 200 miles, back and forth over the bridge – around 50 laps. Shorter versions are also available, 100 miles and 40 miles. Visit the Cockbain Events website for more info.

Friday 8th May – Bourton Mile Road Race, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. A totally flat, point to point road race over 1 mile (1.6k). Visit the Bourton Road Runners website for full info.

Saturday 9th May – MARATHON – Radyr Trail Races, Cardiff. Half and full marathon options available, but across some pretty tough terrain. The marathon as 1300m of climbing. There will be hills! Find out more at the  Ridge Runners website.

*Saturday 9th May 2026 – ULTRA – Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 Miler, Somerset. A point-to-point race that starts in Taunton and ends in Minehead. The first 15 miles are flat, but then things do start to undulate (there’s 2,128 feet of elevation). Enter now at the Albion Running website.

*Saturday 9th May – ULTRA – Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 Miler, Somerset. This race starts and ends in Minehead. You’ll be rewarded with some spectacular scenery, but you’ll pay for it with 7,337 feet of elevation, more than three times more than the flat version of the race. Visit the Albion Running website for more details.

*Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th May – ULTRA – Westcountry Ultra 100 miler, Somerset. Starting in Taunton and ending in Minehead, this race combines the hilly route and the flat route (see above) into one giant 100 mile race. That means you’ll face 9,538 feet of elevation, but you’ll have 32 hours to complete it. You can get more details at the Albion Running website.

Sunday 10th May – The Scorpion Run, Forest of Dean. A 10k 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 10th 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 10th 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. Read the Run Finder race review here.

Sunday 10th May – The Dilton Dash, Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire. A multi-terrain route with 10k, 3K and 500m fun run options. Organised by Red Fish Events, you find out full details at the Entry Central website.

*Sunday 10th May – The Saints Hills, nr Yeovil. The Saints Hills 10k race is a scenic circular hilly course.  The trail race takes in fields, woodlands, hills and even a tower!  Enjoyable but challenging even if you are a seasoned trail runner or this is your first trail race. There’s also a 5k Fun Run. The Race Nation website has all the details.

Sunday 10th May – Chedworth Roman Trail, nr Cheltenham. A 10-mile(ish) multi-terrain, challenging event including a river crossing. There is also a 5-mile option. Full details at the Cirencester AC website.

Tuesday 12th May – Rose Inn Series (race 1/2), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for more information.

Tuesday 12th May – Westbury 5k (race 1/4), Westbury, Wiltshire. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

*Wednesday 13th May – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 2/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Wednesday 13th 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.

Saturday 16th May – Semington Slog, Wiltshire (nr Trowbridge). This 10k race will see you run through the village of Semington, along the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath and through lanes and bridle paths. There’s also a 2k fun run. Proceeds raised go to the local St George’s School. Find out more at the official Facebook page.

Saturday 16th May – Lifting the Decks 10k, MOD Lyneham, nr Swindon. Details are a little hard to find, but I think this is a 10k race around the Lyneham military base, with a variety of military vehicles dotted along the course. The Facebook page appears to be the best place to be kept up to date.

Saturday 16th May – The Bolt at Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire. 1.5k, 5k and 10k options, raced around the grounds of the Badminton Estate. All profits from this race go to Trinity C of E Primary School in Acton Turville. Visit the Race Nation website for all the info.

Saturday 16th May – ULTRA – The Maverick Cotswolds Trail 2026, Gloucestershire. There’s multiple distances to choose from with this race, with 51k, 43k, 23k, 15k, 7k routes available across plenty of hills. Full details are available at the Maverick Races website.

Sunday 17th May – NEW FOR 2026 – The Badrat Bolt, Bridgwater. A 10k race around the villages of Chilton Trinity and Wembdon. Visit the Badrat website for more info. Fun fact – I thought ‘Badrat’ was just a cool club name, but it actually stands for Bridgwater And District Road And Trail! Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 17th May – Barry Island 10k, South Wales. The race takes in the popular seaside resort with good views and great crowds. It’s also part of the Run4Wales 10k series. There’s a few races for kids taking place as well. Visit the official website for more details and entry.

Tuesday 19th May – Barbary Castle Sunset 10k, Swindon. A relaxed trail race through the Wiltshire countryside, with hopefully a view of a nice sunset. Proceeds raised goes to Brighter Futures, a charity for the local NHS Trust. Find out more at the Wroughton Whippets Facebook page.

Wednesday 20th May – NEW FOR 2026 – Well Run 10k/5k Trail, nr Cheltenham. The 10k trail is new this year after the success of the 5k event in recent years. The event takes place in Dunkertons Park. You’ll run across open fields, weave through beautiful woodlands and climb to breathtaking views. Visit the Well Run Race Nation website to enter.

Thursday 21st May – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 9/9, Weston-Super-Mare. A flat and fast five mile race covering two laps of Weston’s promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Saturday 23rd May – NEW FOR 2026 – Tockington Manor Backyard Ultra, nr Bristol. You must complete a 4.167 mile loop, on the hour, every hour, for 30 hours – totalling 125 miles (201km). If there’s more than one person still going at that point, there will be a ‘Shot Gun Finish’ final lap, with the first to cross the line being named the winner. Visit the PWR Endure website for more info.

*Sunday 24th May – Taunton Trail Run, Half and 10k, Taunton. A flat race run alongside canals and rivers. Organised by Prosper Events.

Sunday 24th May, 2026 – Wells Festival of Running, Wells, Somerset. 10k, 5k and 1.2k options, starting and finishing in the market place. The organisers promise a ‘fast and furious grandstand finish’. Visit the Wells City Harriers website for more details. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 24th May – Treforest 10k, South Wales. An undulating trail race with some fantastic scenery. Organised by the Pontypridd Rodents AC.

Sunday 24th May – Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run, nr Tewksbury. The race starts and finishes at the Cricket Club and takes in country lanes and paths to the top of Bredon Hill (299m). Find out more at the Bredon Cricket Club website.

Wednesday 27th May – Stroud Beer Race, Gloucestershire. I’ve never been able to find out why it’s called the Beer Race. It’s a 7.2-mile (approx.) road race over an undulating, three-lap course starting at the Old Lodge Inn, Minchinhampton. This event is part of the Glos AAA Road Race Series. You can find all the details at the Stroud Athletic Clubs website.

Wednesday 27th May – Cardiff Summer Series, race 2/4. This is the two-mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Friday 29th May – GWR Towpath Series 1/4, Bristol. An evening, four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.

*Sunday 31st May – NEW FOR 2026 – Race the Tide- Chase the Train, Minehead. A multi-surface race of 7 miles in total along the beach from Blue Anchor to Minehead, then back along the coastal path beside the West Somerset Steam Railway. Orgainsed my Minehead Running Club. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 31st May – 10,000m under the Edge, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. This is a 10k run on a multi-terrain course based on public footpaths, private land, and minor roads. The route has been specifically chosen to be challenging and fun for both experienced and newbie 10k runners. Organised by the Wotton Lions, you can enter now at Race Nation.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 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.

Monday 1st June – Blaise Blazer, Bristol. A four mile, multi-terrain race held on the Blaise Castle Estate. Visit the Westbury Harriers website for more details and entry.

Tuesday 2rd 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.

Saturday 6th June – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Saturday 6th June – Conquer Cardiff, Cardiff. A 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Race around Bute Park. Visit the Fix Events website for full details.

Sunday 7th 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. Read the Run Finder Race Review here.

Sunday 7th June 2026 – The Chew Valley 10k, Bishop Sutton, nr Bristol. A road race just south of Bristol. At around half way there is a SERIOUS hill in this race. But, get up and over it and you’ll be treated to an unbelievably fast downhill finish. You can find out more at the race at the official website.

Sunday 7th June – Bradley Stoke 10k, Bristol. A mixed-terrain race taking place around the Three Brooks Nature Reserve in north Bristol. Organised by the Sole Sisters run club, the most up to date information can be found at the official Facebook page.

*Sunday 7th June – Crewkerne 10k (south of Yeovil). An out-and-back road race on country lanes, organised by Crewkerne Running Club. You can enter now at the Race Nation website. Part of the Somerset Series.

Monday 8th June – The Hogweed Trot, Yate nr Bristol. A flat, fast 10k road race run on quiet country lanes. Find out more at the Hogweed Trotters Running Club website. Read the Run Finder race review here.

Tuesday 9th June – Rose Inn Series (race 2/2), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for more information.

Tuesday 9th June – Westbury 5k (race 1/4), Westbury, Wiltshire. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

*Wednesday 10th June – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 3/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Wednesday 10th June – Summer Sizzler, Cirencester. A 10k, chip timed event in Cirencester Park. You’ll be treated to the beautiful parkland of the Bathurst Estate. Find out more at the Cirencester Athletics Club website.

Wednesday 10th June – Caerleon Five Miler, nr Newport. A popular evening race organised by Caerleon Running Club. Find out more at their website.

Wednesday 10th June 2026 – Lethbridge 10k, Swindon. The race starts and finishes in Swindon Old Town, taking in the footpaths, trails and roads of the South Swindon countryside. Proceeds from the event go to Lethbridge Primary School. Visit the race Facebook page for updates.

Friday 12th June – ULTRA – SPECIAL OFFER – The Breakheart Backyard Ultra, Dursley, Gloucestershire. You must run a 4.167 mile lap, on the hour every hour, until there is only one runner left standing. Run on trail paths with 560ft of elevation on every lap. Visit the Gert Lush Events website for full details and entry. Get 10% off entry to any Gert Lush event with the code RUNFINDER10.

Saturday 13th June – ULTRA – Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge, Cirencester. A 100k Ultra across the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. There’s also 75k, 50k, 25k and 10k options available. Visit the Ultra Challenge website to find out more.

*Saturday 13th June – Neroche 5k & 10k, Ilminster. An undulating, scenic multi-terrain route through beautiful countryside, raising funds for Neroche School. Details and entry available here. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 14th June – MARATHON – 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. Read the Run Finder Race Review here.

Sunday 14th June – Cheltenham Running Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse. 5k, 10k & half marathon options available. Organised by Run Through, you can sign up now at the official website for full details.

Tuesday 16th 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.

Wednesday 17th June – Cardiff Summer Series, race 3/4. This is the three-mile race, with each subsequent race increasing by one mile each. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Friday 19th June – GWR Towpath Series 2/4, Bristol. An evening, four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.

Sunday 21st June – Run the Ruins, Longest Day 10k, Glastonbury Abbey. A trail run around the stunning grounds of Glastonbury Abbey. Not a standard 10k though. There are 5k and 2.5k options available, and some of the races have sprint sections, where you can capture the title of King/Queen of the Sprint. Visit the Glastonbury Abbey website for more info.

Sunday 21st 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.

Sunday 21st June – Avon Valley Runners 40th Anniversary Relay, Trowbridge. They’ve mixed it up for their 40th celebrations. Instead to of the usual relay race from Bradford-on-Avon to Trowbridge, this year it’s 7k loops from Trowbridge RFC. Your must compete in teams to complete four loops. Full details at the Avon Valley Runners website.

Monday 22nd June – Frampton 10k, Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire. A 10k race run on a flat, fast course around the village, a couple of miles from the M5. Organised by the Stroud & District Athletics Club.

Wednesday 24th June – Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wiltshire. It’s a 7.30pm start so everyone can arrive in time after work. The course is pretty flat, there’s a bit of a party atmosphere and decent town centre finish. Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

*Wednesday 24th June – The Forde Abbey 10k, Chard, Dorset. Set in the heart of West Dorset, this cross-country race rolls through woodlands, meadows and rivers on the stunning Forde Abbey Estate. The route includes mud, rocky tracks, hills, big views, more hills and two river crossings near to the end, after some more hills. Find out more at the Chard Road Runners website. Part of the Somerset Series.

Thursday 25th June – The Great Chalfield 10k, Wiltshire. A countryside road race which has potential for fast times. Now brought you by Red Fish Events, you’ll find the most up to date information at the race Facebook page.

Friday 26th June – The “Beer and Banger” 10k, Nailsea. This race is run largely on country roads around Nailsea, starting and ending at the Rugby Club. As the name would suggest, everyone running gets a beer or soft drink and a hotdog. Find out more at the Nailsea Running Club website.

*Sunday 28th June – Heron Half Marathon, Yeovil. A fast and flat half course, this event is in aid of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. Find out more at the official website.

*Sunday 28th June – Martock 10k, nr Yeovil. A largely flat, one loop 10k race run on quiet country roads. Organised by Race Nation, you can find full details at the official website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 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.

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

Thursday 2nd July – Tintern Trot, Wye Valley, nr Chepstow. A 5.5 mile multi-terrain race in the heart of the Wye Valley. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.

Saturday 4th July – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Sunday 5th July – The Drop, Bath. One of the more unusual races! Choose your distance, 10 or 15 miles, get blindfolded and put on a bus. Then you get dropped off, with no map, no tech and no watch. Can you find your way back? And for non-locals to the area, you can choose a six mile option. Visit The Drop UK website for details and entry.

*Saturday 4th July – Cotswold Way Relay, Gloucestershire. The race works as 10 back-to-back races; each stage having a mass start just before the expected arrival of the 1st runner from the previous stage. It departs from Chipping Campden at 7.30 and ends in front of Bath Abbey in the early evening. It takes in hills, woodlands, fields, and tracks, all offering spectacular views of the countryside. It is 90% off-road  trail and split into 10 stages varying in ascent and length, 12k-21k. Organised by Team Bath Athletic Club, you can find out more at the official website. Read our race review here.

Tuesday 7th 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.

*Wednesday 8th July – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 4/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

*Wednesday 8th July – NEW FOR 2026 – Hawkstone 10k/5k, nr Cheltenham. Find out more at the Well Run Race Nation page.

Wednesday 8th July 2026 – Brean Banger, Somerset. This is a 10km multi-terrain race taking in Brean Beach, The England Coast Path and Brean Down. Full details on the Burnham-on-Sea Harriers website. Part of the Somerset Series.

Friday 10th July – Hazelbury Hurrah, Corsham. A 10k mixed terrain run. Mainly on trails but some sections on quiet roads. Visit the Corsham Running Club website for full details.

Sunday 12th July – Monday 19th May – The MTC Bristol Severn, Gloucestershire. (MTC = Mount to Coast). Around 30 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.

Tuesday 14th July – Westbury 5k (race 1/4), Westbury, Wiltshire. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

Thursday 16th July – Purdown Pursuit, Bristol. 10k of parkland and woodland and some ‘juicy hills’ in Stapleton. Visit the Town and Country Harriers website for entry.

Friday 17th July – GWR Towpath Series 3/4, Bristol. An evening, four race series (3x10k, 1x5k in August) out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.

Saturday 18th July – Warrior Mud Run, Huntley, nr Gloucester. A woodland trail race with plenty of hills and plenty of mud. 5k and 8k options available. Vist the YPB Events website for full details.

Sunday 19th 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.

Sunday 19th 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.

Saturday 25th July – ULTRA – Nightshift Ultra, Somerset. 4.2 miles, every hour, for 12 hours (last one, fast one), raced through the night. You can find out more on their Instagram page.

Sunday 26th July – Magor 10k, nr Newport. A fast, flat, three-loop route on country lanes – good PB potential. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for all the details.

*Friday 31st July – The Wessex 10k, Somerton (nr Yeovil). A big downhill to start (meaning some uphill at the finish) you’ll get a great view of the Somerset Levels. Visit the event Facebook page for updates.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 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.

Saturday 1st August – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Wednesday 5th August – Bugatti 10k, nr Cheltenham. A 10k, hilly loop around countryside roads just north of Cheltenham. This race is jointly hosted by Cheltenham and County Harriers and Almost Athletes.

Wednesday 5th August – Summer Sizzler 5k, Cardiff. A fast ‘out and back’ 5k race with a BBQ waiting at the finish line. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more info.

*Wednesday 5th August – The Haselbury Trail 10k, near Crewkerne (south west of Yeovil). A two-lap scenic cross-country run. Organised by the Crewkerne Running Club. There is an official website (https://haselburytrailrace.co.uk/) but at time of writing it hadn’t been updated. But the date is confirmed as it’s part of the Somerset Series.

Thursday 6th August – ULTRA – MTC Cotswold Ultra, Gloucestershire. 57 miles of mixed terrain. The race starts in Kemble near Cirencester and finishes in Oxford. Visit the Ultra Running Ltd website.

Saturday 8th August – ULTRA – Medip Marauder, Somerset. 50 & 30 mile options with 4,000-5,000 feet of elevation. The race starts in Frome and finishes on the beach close to Weston-Super-Mare. Visit the Albion Running website for all the details.

Tuesday 11th August – Westbury 5k (race 1/4), Westbury, Wiltshire. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

*Wednesday 12th August – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 5/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Friday 14th August – GWR Towpath Series 4/4, Bristol. An evening, four race series – this is the 5k race – out and back along a towpath starting and ending close to Ashton Court. Visit the Great Western Runners website for details and entry.

Saturday 15th August – Chepstow Running Festival, Chepstow Racecourse. 5k, 10k and half marathon options available. You’ll run 5km, undulating laps of the horse racing course. Visit the Run Through website for details.

Saturday 15th August – One Fyne Night, nr Bridgwater. A 5/10k evening trail race around the Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills. Brought to you by the team at Channel Events.

Sunday 16th August – MARATHON & ULTRA – The Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2k colour run, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k and 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. Read the Run Finder Race Review here.

Sunday 16th 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 16th August – NEW FOR 2026 – Lockleaze Sports Centre Community Fun Run, Bristol. A flat, traffic-free, looped 5k or 10k, run on public footpaths. Organised by YPB Events.

Sunday 16th August – Frome Running Festival, Somerset. 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options on closed roads around Frome in Somerset. Visit the Run Through website for full details.

Thursday 20th August – Severn Bridge 3k & One Mile, Chepstow. An evening race run close to the Severn Bridge. There is no 10k race this year. Visit the Rogue Runs website for full details.

Saturday 22nd August – ULTRA – The Summer 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.

Friday 28th August – The Meteor Mile, Gloucestershire Airport. A flat and fast, all-out one miler for all abilities and ages. Find out more at the Almost Athletes website.

Saturday 29th/Sunday 30th August – Cardiff Pentath-Run, Cardiff. Complete a marathon distance over two days, across five distances. A 5k, a 10k and a 4.5k cross country run on Saturday. Then a half marathon and a one miler on the Sunday. Surely a unique running event! Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for all the details.

Sunday 30th August – Wyedean Ultra. A beautiful route along the river Wye, on Offas Dyke and the Wye Valley Walk. It starts in Ross-on-Wye and finishes in Chepstow. Visit the Rogue Runs website now.

Sunday 30th August – Wyedean Relay. Run on the same route as the Ultra above, the Wyedean Relay is an off-road team event starting in Ross-on-Wye and finishing in Chepstow. Visit the Rogue Runs website.

Monday 31st August – Baltonsborough Five, nr Glastonbury. A five-mile road race on country lanes. Forms part of the Somerset Series of race events. Visit the official race website for more details.

*Further than one hour 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 September – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Saturday 5th September – Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. A chance to race around the glorious Westonbirt Arboretum, just as the seasons are turning from summer to autumn. There’s 5k and 10k routes available, plus a one-mile fun run, all on the firm trails of the forest. Get signed up at the Relish Running website.

Sunday 6th September – Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. A chance to race around the glorious Westonbirt Arboretum, just as the seasons are turning from summer to autumn. On Sunday there’s the additional option of a half marathon, as well as the 5k and 10k routes and a one-mile fun run, all on the firm trails of the forest. Get signed up at the Relish Running website.

Saturday 5th September – The Drop, Bristol. One of the more unusual races! Choose your distance, 10 or 15 miles, get blindfolded and put on a bus. Then you get dropped off, with no map, no tech and no watch. Can you find your way back? And for non-locals to the area, you can choose a six mile option. Visit The Drop UK website for details and entry.

Sunday 6th September – Cardiff 10k, 40th Anniversary, Cardiff. A flat and fast race around the centre of Cardiff. Visit the Run4Wales website for more details.

Sunday 6th September – Bridgwater Half Marathon & 10k, Somerset. The course for both races is largely flat, with some undulating sections. There’s also a 5k fun run on the same day. Updates are best found on the event Facebook page.

Sunday 6th September – Carnival Chase, Warminster, Wiltshire.  A family-friendly event with 1.2k, 3k and 10k multi-terrain routes available. The event is supporting Warminster Carnival. A Redfish Events race, with full details at Entry Central.

Sunday 6th September – Run for Tash 10k, Odd Down Cycle Track, Bath. Natasha Lewis was an awesome athlete who represented Team Bath AC from a very early age. She tragically lost her life in 2021 aged just 28 following a collision with a car whilst on a training run. All proceeds from the race will continue to be invested into the club to support other athletes achieve their potential. Visit the official website for more details and entry.

*Wednesday 9th September – YTRRC Summer 5k Series 1/6, Yeovil. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Sunday 13th September – Charlton Hayes 5k/10k, Bristol. A 5k, 10k and family fun run all taking place in Patchway in Bristol. Visit the YPB Events website for more details.

*Sunday 13th September – BareCamp Naked 5k/10k, nr Langport, Somerset. Yes, a naked race. It takes place at BareCamp, a week long naturist event at Thorney Lakes. You must pre-book your tickets at the Bare West Events website.

Sunday 13th September – Burnham Half Marathon, Burnham-on-Sea. A very flat road race with personal best potential! This one sold out last year so get in early if you want to race. Visit the Burnham-on-Sea Harriers website to enter. I’ll be running it in 2026!

Sunday 13th September – Chippenham Half Marathon, Wiltshire. A fast and flat course with roads closed around the centre of Chippenham. Enter now at the official website.

Saturday 19th September – Uphill to Wells Relay, Somerset. This 29-mile relay race starts on Uphill Beach (Weston-Super-Mare) and makes its way on a trail route to Wells Cathedral. It can be run in teams of 2-5 runners. Visit the official website for more info.

Sunday 20th September – MARATHON – Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire. Relish Running have managed to book out the stunning Badminton Estate and are offering a 2km 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. Read the Run Finder race review here.

Sunday 20th September – Run Cheltenham. Half, 10k and Community Mile options available. All races are run on closed roads and start and end at Cheltenham Race Course. Visit the official website for all the info and entry.

Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th September – ULTRA – SPECIAL OFFER – The Berkeley Marathons, Gloucestershire. Yes, you may recognise the name from the event made famous on Netflix. But this is the UK version, although no less brutal. Five laps of around 26 miles each, totalling 130(ish) miles and 15,000 feet of elevation. And if that wasn’t hard enough, you have only 24 hours to complete it. If you fancy it, get in quick as there is only 100 places available. Visit the Gert Lush Events website for entry. Get 10% off entry to any Gert Lush event with the code RUNFINDER10.

Saturday 26th September – Trail Trail Escape, Bristol to Bath. A marathon distance trail run starting in North Bristol and ending in Bath city centre. A 25k route is also available. Visit the Trail Escape website for more details. Read our race review.

Sunday 27th September – Forest of Dean Half Marathon. Run on forest trails with no road crossings. Visit the official website for info and entry.

Sunday 27th September – Devizes 10k, Wiltshire. A 10k, single-loop road race, starting and ending in the centre of Devizes. Visit the LPS Events website for full details.

Sunday 27th September – Black Nore 10k, Portishead. A multi-terrain race run across a mix of tarmac, rocks, grass and mud. Full details available at the Portishead Running Club website.

Sunday 27th September – Swindon Half Marathon, Swindon. You’ll get 5 miles of flat racing, 5 miles undulating and a downhill finish, all on closed roads. Enter now at the the Run Through website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 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.

Sunday 1st November – The Herepath Half, Taunton. 13.7 mile trail run. The Herepath Half route generally follows the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath Trail in the Blackdown Hills. The trail run reaches the highest point in the Blackdowns with fabulous views. Organised by the Running Forever Running Club. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 1st November – The Apocalypse Run, nr Stroud. A 10 mile trail run offering one of the best medals we’ve seen in a long while! Check the YPB Events website for full details.

Sunday 1st November – Cirencester Half Marathon, Cirencester. Run on country lanes, this doesn’t appear to be a flat course, but should offer some stunning views. Organised by Future Sports Events, you can find out more at the event website.

Saturday 7th November – Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run, Somerset. This is a free, timed 5k Community Run in Midsomer Norton Town Park that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Organised by the Welton Church Runners and supported by the Midsomer Norton Town Council. Register at the Race Nation website.

Sunday 8th November – Over the Hills, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. An off road 12km race including a river crossing. Visit the  Avon Valley Runners website for more details.

Thursday 12th November – NIGHT RACE – Severn Bridge Five Night Race, Chepstow. A five mile race along the sides of the Severn Bridge. Starts an ends in a large tunnel which generates a great atmosphere, pre and post-run. Visit the Rogue Runs website.

Saturday 14th 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 15th 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.

Sunday 15th November – Mo Run, Bristol. 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon options. You’ll run on mixed, hilly terrain around Ashton Court. This charity event supports Movember. Enter now at the official website.

Sunday 15th November – Bath Hilly Half and ‘Ultra’ 10k, Bath Race Course. A trail run with plenty of hills. One lap will see you complete the ‘Ultra’ 10k (Ultra because it’s actually 12.45km) and two laps will get you through the half. Full details at the official website.

*Sunday 22nd November – NEW FOR 2026 – Well Run Half & 10k, nr Cirencester. The half is new this year after a few years of the successful 10k race. There’s also 3k & 1k fun run routes. Find out more at the Well Run Race Nation page.

Sunday 22nd November – The Brent Knoll, Burnham-on-Sea. 6 miles out and back over Brent Knoll. It is steep. Very steep. Visit the Burnham-on-Sea Harriers website to sign up. Part of the Somerset Series.

Saturday 28th November – Machen Trail Races, nr Newport, South Wales. With half Marathon and Marathon options, both routes will take you through some of South Wales’ most beautiful scenery. Sign up now at the Ridge Runners website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol