Medieval Backyard Ultra
2026-04-25 00:00 - 2026-04-26 00:00 (Europe/London) | Comeston Country Park, Penarth, Cardiff, South Wales, CF64 5UY, United Kingdom
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.
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Ravers2Runners Presents Run2Rave: Bath
2026-04-25 11:00 - 23:00 | The Bell Inn, Bath, BA1 5BW, United Kingdom
A run and then a rave. And you’d expect nothing less from Ravers2Runners.
The event starts with a 5k or 10k run and then turns into a rave that goes on until 11pm.

The Eastnor Mud Bath
2026-04-26 | Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EN, United Kingdom
Mud, hills and natural obstacles. 10k, 6k and 3k options.

Corsham 10k
2026-04-26 | Corsham Rugby Club, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9QG, United Kingdom
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.

Horton Bull Run
2026-04-26 | Horton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 6QH, United Kingdom
7km of undulating country lanes.

London Marathon
2026-04-26 | London, London, United Kingdom
Ok, so not local, but a good marker in the calendar.

Trust10
2026-04-26 | 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

Westonbirt 10k
2026-04-29 | Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS, United Kingdom
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!

Bristol Backyard Ultra
2026-05-02 | Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol, BS10 7QS, United Kingdom
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. Taking place at Blaise Castle, Bristol.

Midsomer Norton Town Park 5k Run
2026-05-02 | 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.

Runaway Train
2026-05-03 | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AZ, United Kingdom
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.

Marlborough Downs Challenge
2026-05-03 | Marlborough Leisure Centre, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PB, United Kingdom
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.

Bristol Sri Chinmoy Races Summer Series
2026-05-05 | Eastville Park, Bristol, BS5 6QL, United Kingdom
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.

Bannister Anniversary Mile
2026-05-06 | Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff, South Wales, CF11 9HY, United Kingdom
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.

Bourton Mile Road Race
2026-05-08 | Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2DZ, United Kingdom
A totally flat, point to point road race over 1 mile (1.6k). Visit the Bourton Road Runners website for full info.

The Bridge 200
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-10 00:00 | Chepstow, Wales, NP16 5TY, United Kingdom
You have 55 hours to run 200 miles, back and forth over the Old Severn Bridge – around 50 laps. Shorter versions are also available, 100 miles and 40 miles. Visit the Cockbain Events website for more info.

Radyr Trail Races
2026-05-09 | Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7JN, United Kingdom
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.

Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 Miler
2026-05-09 | West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY, United Kingdom
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.

Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 Miler
2026-05-09 | West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY, United Kingdom
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.
*Further away than one hour from Bristol

Westcountry Ultra 100 miler
2026-05-09 00:00 - 2026-05-10 00:00 | Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1PN, United Kingdom
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.

The Scorpion Run
2026-05-10 | Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 7NZ, United Kingdom
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.

Stroud Trails Event
2026-05-10 | Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
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 40 mile Ultra. Get more information at the I Am Outdoors website.

Great Bristol Run - Half Marathon and 10k
2026-05-10 | Bristol, BS1 5LL, United Kingdom
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, but is being run in reverse this year. Sign up now at the Great Run website.

The Dilton Dash
2026-05-10 | Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DZ, United Kingdom
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.

The Saints Hills
2026-05-10 | Montacute, Yeovil, Somerset, TA15 6XG, United Kingdom
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.

Chedworth Roman Trail
2026-05-10 | Chedworth, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NQ, United Kingdom
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.

Rose Inn Series
2026-05-12 | Redwick, Newport, South Wales, NP26 3DE, United Kingdom
Race 1/2. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the Chepstow Harriers website for more information.

Westbury 5k
2026-05-12 | Players Bar, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4JT, United Kingdom
Race 1/4. A fast, flat, no frills 5k road race. Sign up now at the Avon Valley Runners website.

YTRRC Summer 5k Series
2026-05-13 | Yeovilton, Somerset, BA22 8HT, United Kingdom
Race 2/6. A flat and fast race course with PB potential. Visit the Yeovil Town Road Running Club website for full details.

Cardiff Summer Series
2026-05-13 | Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff, South Wales, CF11 9HY, United Kingdom
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.
