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 1st 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.

Saturday 1st November – NIGHT RACE – Medip Aurora, Churchill, Somerset. Part of the ‘Dark Skies Series’, this race will see you taking on a one-lap 5k or two-lap 10k around the trails and hills of the Mendip Activity Centre. Night races are quite rare so this is a great opportunity for newbies and seasoned runners. Headtorches and trail shoes required. Visit the Channel Events website for more info.

Sunday 2nd 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 2nd 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.

Sunday 2nd Nov – NEW FOR 2025 – 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 official website.

Thursday 6th November – NIGHT RACE – Severn Bridge Five Night Race 1/2. 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 8th November – ULTRA – SPECIAL OFFER -The Dock 2 Dock, Gloucester. A 50k race along river and canal paths. The event starts at Gloucester Docks and ends at Sharpness Docks. Organised by Gert Lush Events who are really building a name for themselves in the ultra running scene. Get 10% off entry to any Gert Lush event with the code RUNFINDER10.

Saturday 8th November – Miles & Minds, nr Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. A 24-hour running challenge that can be done solo or in teams. Run a 5k trail loop every hour to complete the challenge. The event has been put on by RAB Fitness and is raising money for Mark a Mark and the Alzheimer’s Society. Sign up at the Eventbrite website.

Sunday 9th November – Mo Run, Bristol. 1.5k, 5k and 10k options. You’ll run on mixed, hilly terrain around Ashton Court. This charity event supports Movember. Enter now at the official website.

Sunday 9th November – The Sodbury Slog, Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire. Mud, trails, mud, hills, streams and more mud. This 10-miler could see you up to your waist in muddy water at times. But, everyone on the official website appears to be having a good time.

Wednesday 12th November – NEW – NIGHT RACE – Dunkertons Dark 5k, Cheltenham. Run across open fields, weave through woodland lit by headtorches and glow sticks and climb to breathtaking evening views. Visit the Well Human website for more details.

Wednesday 12th November – Street 5k Series 2/6, 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 15th November – NEW – FREE – The Cut: Elimination Run, Bristol. 5k, on the hour x4. But each time, the cut off time gets shorter: 30min/25mins/21mins/18mins. Visit the Propr Runners Instagram for more info.

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 16th 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 16th November – Cardiff Trail Half Marathon, Cardiff. A trail race through Forest Fawr with the backdrop of Castell Coch. Visit the Future Sports Events website for full details.

Sunday 16th 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 16th November – Mandy Whittington Newent 9, north west of Gloucester. A 9.5km undulating road race which takes in Foley Road, previously the largest cul-de-sac in Europe! Visit the Newent Runners website for the full details.

Sunday 16th November – Avebury8 Nine, Wiltshire. A 9-mile(ish) trail race starting and finishing in Avebury and taking in some beautiful Wiltshire countryside. All finishers get a hand-thrown Avebury8 mug. Visit the Marlborough Running Club website for more details.

Thursday 20th November – NIGHT RACE – Severn Bridge Five Night Race 2/2. 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.

Sunday 23rd November – The AVR Wiltshire Half Marathon, Edington. A chip-timed road race around villages in west Wiltshire. Full details at the  Avon Valley Runners website.

Sunday 23rd 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.

Thursday 27th November – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 3/9, 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. This race is sponsored by Kinisi Run Hub.

Saturday 29th 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.

Sunday 30th November – NEW – Santa Run, nr Cheltenham. A 1k, 5k & 10k Christmas-themed fun run organised by Well Human. Full details TBC.

Sunday 30th November – Mental Elf Fun Run, Bath. You can choose between 2k and 5k runs which takes place on the Odd Down Cycle Track. Runners are asked to raise sponsorship, with all proceeds going to Bath Mind. Find out more on their website.

Sunday 30th November – Mental Elf Fun Run, Swindon. This is a 5k fun run/walk which takes place at GWR Park. Runners are asked to raise sponsorship, with all proceeds going to Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind. Find out more on their website.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

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.

Saturday 6th December – Santa Run, Patchway, Bristol. A 5k Festive Fun Run around Patchway in North Bristol. Visit the YPB Events website to enter.

Saturday 6th December – 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 7th December – The Christmas Chilly 10k & Max Mile, Castle Combe Race Track, Wiltshire. Big PB potential here, running on the traffic free, smooth surface of the race track. Christmas-themed fancy dress is encouraged. It’s a family event too with a ‘catch Santa’ race for kids. Everyone who enters gets a free place in the Max Mile, which can be gifted to someone else (or you can run it yourself). Visit the DB Max website for full info.

Sunday 7th December – Santa’s on the Run, nr Bristol. Grab your fancy dress and raise some money for Children’s Hospice South West. It’s a 2k fun run for all the family. All runners get a medal and 50% of entry to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. Find out more at the Children’s Hospice South West website.

Sunday 7th December – Saltford Santa Dash, Saltford, nr Bristol/Bath. There’s a kids race and then older runners can choose between 5k and 5 miles, round the streets of Saltford and Keynsham. Santa outfits can be purchased with your race ticket. Visit the official website for more details. You can read the Run Finder race review here.

Wednesday 10th December – Street 5k Series 3/6, 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 11th December – Dave Jones Prom Run, Race 4/9, 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. This race is sponsored by Kinisi Run Hub.

Saturday 13th December – SPECIAL OFFER – The 12ks of Christmas, Dursley, Gloucestershire. Fancy dress is actively encouraged for this trail race in Dursley woods. You’ll also get mulled cider and mice pies at the aid stations. Sign up now at the Gert Lush Events website. Get 10% off entry to any Gert Lush event with the code RUNFINDER10.

Sunday 14th December – Westonbirt House Christmas 10k. Crack out your Christmas fancy dress for this one. For your entry price you’ll get to run a lovely course, but also live music, excellent food stands and a cracking festive medal. Visit the iCompete website to enter.

*Sunday 14th December – Wellington Monument Race, south of Taunton. A 10k mixed terrain race with a few hills but also come nice views. Organised by Taunton Athletic Club.

Sunday 14th December – Christmas Cracker, Weston-Super-Mare. It’s a 10k chipped time race, running on tarmac and the beach. Fancy dress actively encouraged (but apparently no tinsel allowed!). There’s more info on the Weston Athletic Club website. This race is sponsored by Kinisi Run Hub.

Sunday 14th December – Festive 10k, Cardiff. The 10k route will take you alongside the river at Pontcanna Fields. This race is really affordable too at just £12 to enter. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Friday 26th December – Clevedon Boxing Day Races, Clevedon, Somerset. A chance to run off the turkey and Christmas pudding. There’s a 3k junior race and a 4mile senior race. Prepare for some fast running. The course records are 18:28 (men) and 20:15 (women). Visit the Clevedon Athletic Club website for full details. This race is sponsored by Kinisi Run Hub.

Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th, Monday 29th December – The Seven Sins Challenge, Blakeney, Glos. There’s not a huge amount of detail on this one, other than it appears you’ll run seven miles each day, there will be hills and the weather will play a big part too. Find out more at the YPB Events website.

Sunday 28th December – FREE EVENT – Community Canal Run, Bridgwater. A 14 or 7.5-mile run along the tow paths in south Somerset. It starts in Bridgwater (14-mile route) and finishes in Tanuton. The best part, it’s FREE! But you still need to sign up at the Channel Events website.

Monday 29th December – Immortal Sinner, Blakeney, Glos. 14 hills in 14 miles with a 1hr 30 cut off at the half way point. Prepare to suffer. Check out the YPB Events website.

Monday 29th December – Plain Crazy, Warminster. A 12.5(ish) mile trail race on Salisbury Plain. Visit the RedFish Events website for the info.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

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.

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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

*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.

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.

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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

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

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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

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 25th April – 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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol

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.

*Further than one hour from Bristol