The Great Chalfield 10k
2026-06-25 | Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8PJ, United Kingdom
A countryside road race which has potential for fast times. Now brought to you by Red Fish Events.

The “Beer and Banger” 10k
2026-06-26 | Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, Somerset, BS48 4BY, United Kingdom
This race is run largely on country roads around Nailsea, starting and ending at the Rugby Club. Everyone running gets a beer or soft drink and a hotdog.

Savernake 10k
2026-06-27 | St Katharine’s Primary School, Savernake, Marlborough, SN8 3BG, United Kingdom
A varied course that winds through some of the most breath-taking sights the countryside has to offer. The brand-new route gives runners exclusive access to incredible private grounds of Tottenham House that are not generally open to the public, with stunning views of the Wiltshire countryside. A 3k fun run is also available.

Heron Half Marathon
2026-06-28 | Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT, United Kingdom
A fast and flat half course, this event is in aid of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

Martock 10k
2026-06-28 | Martock Recreation Ground, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6AF, United Kingdom
A largely flat, one loop 10k race run on quiet country roads. Organised by Race Nation.

Trust10
2026-06-28 | Stourhead, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD, United Kingdom
Stourhead’s Trust10 10k trail run is a challenging, multi-terrain run involving some public roads. Beginning and ending at Stourhead house, the trail takes in pasture, woodland and an Iron age hillfort with King Alfred’s Tower marking the mid-way point. Trust10 is all about enjoying the experience of running in beautiful landscapes, surrounded by nature.
*Further than 1 hour from Bristol

Cardiff Summer Series
2026-07-01 | Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff, South Wales, CF11 9HY, United Kingdom
Race 4/4. This is the four-mile race, with each of the previous races having increased by one mile each time. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website to enter.

Bitton 5k Series (3/4)
2026-07-01 | Bitton Railway Station, Bristol, BS306HD, United Kingdom
Out and back on the Bristol-Bath cycle path, starting and ending at Bitton Station. Lots of fast runners but all abilities welcome and a great chance to test yourself on a fast 5k course.

Tintern Trot
2026-07-02 | Abbey Mill, Chepstow, South Wales, NP16 6SE, United Kingdom
A 5.5 mile multi-terrain race in the heart of the Wye Valley. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.

Rodway 10k
2026-07-03 | Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH, United Kingdom
A traffic-free 10k, half on trails, half on tarmac.

Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run
2026-07-04 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Somerset, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
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.

Cotswold Way Relay
2026-07-04 | Chipping Camden, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AS, United Kingdom
103 miles, 10 Stages, off-road through the Cotswolds: Chipping Campden to Bath
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.

The Drop
2026-07-05 | Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LT, United Kingdom
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.

Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series
2026-07-07 | Eastville Park, Bristol, BS5 6QL, United Kingdom
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.

YTRRC Summer 5k Series
2026-07-08 | Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT, United Kingdom
Race 4/6. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Hawkstone 10k/5k/1k
2026-07-08 | Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, United Kingdom
NEW FOR 2026 – The race courses are both fun and challenging, with beautiful views of the Cotswolds and ample support and encouragement. Find out more at the Well Run Race Nation page.

Brean Banger
2026-07-08 | Brean, Somerset, TA8 2RS, United Kingdom
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.

Pass the Buck
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Ashton Park School, Bristol, BS3 2ST, United Kingdom
Pass the Buck is a 2-person team relay around the ups, downs, road and trail of the beautiful Ashton Court Estate. Each runner will run a 5km lap. The team must complete their total 10km in a combined time under the 1 hour 20 minutes cut off. The winners are the pair with the lowest combined time.

Hazelbury Hurrah
2026-07-10 | Leafy Lane Playing Fields, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0JT, United Kingdom
A 10k mixed terrain run. Mainly on trails but some sections on quiet roads. Visit the Corsham Running Club website for full details.

GWR Towpath Series
2026-07-10 | Ashton Park School, Bristol, BS3 2ST, United Kingdom
Race 3/4. 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.

The MTC Bristol Severn
2026-07-12 | Stonehouse, Stonehouse Town Football Club, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG, United Kingdom
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.

Westbury 5k
2026-07-14 | Players Bar, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4JT, United Kingdom
Race 3/4. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

Combe Summer Miles & Smiles (10k, 3k, 1mile)
2026-07-15 | Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN147EY, United Kingdom
A 10k, 3k and 1 mile race, all in the same night at Castle Combe Race Track. You can run one of the events, or a combination of all three.

Purdown Pursuit
2026-07-16 | Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EU, United Kingdom
10k of parkland and woodland and some ‘juicy hills’ in Stapleton. Visit the Town and Country Harriers website for entry.

RUNNewport Sprint Relay
2026-07-16 | Riverfront, Newport, NP20 2BP, United Kingdom
Teams of four must take it in turns to run one mile each. The team with the quickest combined time is the winner.

Warrior Mud Run
2026-07-18 | Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3HA, United Kingdom
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.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run
2026-07-19 | Wyedean School, Chepstow, NP16 7AA, United Kingdom
A flat and largely smooth running surface. 500m & 2k colour run, plus 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon routes. Enter at the Relish Running website.

Lightning Bolt 10k
2026-07-19 | Langley Burrell, Chippenham, BS311HN, United Kingdom
Race 3/5. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the i-Compete website to enter.

Sorbrook Tough 10k
2026-07-20 | The Olive Tree, Croesyceiliog, NP44 2JJ, United Kingdom
A tough, hilly scenic 10k road race featuring the infamous Darren Hill and Sluvad Road climbs.

Heddington 5k Series
2026-07-21 | Charles Willis Hall, Heddington, Wiltshire, SN11 0PH, United Kingdom
A very fast and flat course around the quiet, picturesque country lanes of Heddington.
