Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-chase-trail-run-aka-garmin-uk-trail-running-festival-wimborne-sun-26-april"><a href="https://uktrailrunningfestival.co.uk/home/#top" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chase Trail Run (AKA Garmin UK Trail Running Festival)</a>, Wimborne, Sun 26 April</h2>



<p>A combo of trail running (for all levels from runs with your dog and woodland walks to half and full marathons) around part of the 1000 square km of the Cranborne Chase, with camping and live music on the beautiful St Giles estate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aj-bell-great-bristol-run-sun-10-may"><a href="https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-bristol-run/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AJ Bell Great Bristol Run</a>, Sun 10 May</h2>



<p>10k and half marathons starting and finishing in the centre of the city with great views, inspiring history and graffiti along the way. Family run too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hardy-half-marathon-dorchester-sun-10-may"><a href="https://www.hardyhalf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hardy Half Marathon</a>, Dorchester, Sun 10 May</h2>



<p>Run the Hardy Half or the Half Hardy Half around Hardy country which could take in – depending on whether you take the long or the short route – Martinstown, Hardy&#8217;s Monument, Hell&#8217;s Bottom and the western side of Britain&#8217;s largest Iron Age fort, Maiden Castle. Phew. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jurassic-coast-ultra-challenge-corfe-castle-sat-16-amp-sun-17-may"><a aria-label="Jurassic Coast Challenge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.ultrachallenge.com/jurassic-coast-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge</a>, Corfe Castle, Sat 16 &amp; Sun 17 May</h2>



<p>Run, jog or walk 10k, 25k, a marathon, 50k or 100k (gulp) along the Jurassic Coast, from Corfe Castle to Bridport, with extra challenges along the way. Piece of (Dorset apple) cake. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-inflatable-5k-bristol-sat-30-may"><a href="https://www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/bristol-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inflatable 5k</a>, Bristol, Sat 30 May</h2>



<p>Tackle 30 giant obstacles with five pumping music zones over a 5k course on the North Somerset Showground. Choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k distances. It&#8217;s the same again in <a href="https://www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/bournemouth-dorset-2026/checkout" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth</a>, Sat 1 Aug.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheddar-gorge-challenge-sun-14-june"><a aria-label="Cheddar Gorge Challenge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.relishrunningraces.com/cheddar-gorge-challenge.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheddar Gorge Challenge</a>, Sun 14 June</h2>



<p>Run along the gorge&#8217;s cliff top paths, with awesome views across the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel. Races from fun runs up to a full marathon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-exmoor-running-amp-walking-festival-exmoor-fri-19-sun-21-june"><a href="https://www.channelevents.co.uk/exmoor-running-and-walking-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Exmoor Running &amp; Walking Festival</a>,  Exmoor, Fri 19 – Sun 21 June</h2>



<p>The Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor come together over one weekend, starting with a sunset swim on Pinkery Pond and all kinds of walks and runs inbetween, from kids 1.5k runs to the full Man vs Moors gamut, passing through some of Exmoor&#8217;s remotest areas. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-giant-s-head-weekend-sydling-st-nicholas-sat-20-amp-sun-21-june"><a href="https://bigfeatevents.eventrac.co.uk/e/giants-head-weekend-7059" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giant&#8217;s Head Weekend</a>, Sydling St Nicholas, Sat 20 &amp; Sun 21 June</h2>



<p>Running though the Sydling and Cerne valleys, with two races and a barn dance on Sat and a Bell Race and Half Marathon on Sun. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bournemouth-pier-to-pier-swim-sat-27-june"><a aria-label="Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events/swims/bournemouth-pier-to-pier-swim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim</a>, Sat 27 June</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s just under a one and half miles swim in the sea between Bournemouth to Boscombe piers, and all in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Ready to wade in? </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-swanage-triathlon-festival-sun-28-june"><a aria-label="The Swanage Triathlon Festival (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.swanagetriathlonfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The</a><a href="https://challenging.events/e/the-original-swanage-triathlon-festival-8677" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Swanage Triathlon Festival</a>, Sun 28 June</h2>



<p>Six different race options, with swims in Swanage Bay, undulating cycle sections with a whizz down Kingston hill and running up to Ballard Down on the Purbeck Hills. Spectacular views (if you can catch your breath).  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-superhuman-games-bristol-sat-4-july"><a href="https://www.superhumansports.com/events/superhuman-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Superhuman Games</a>, Bristol, Sat 4 July</h2>



<p>Does what is says on the tin. One of the UK&#8217;s toughest outdoor functional fitness and endurance events, with workouts, running, rowing, heavy carries, assault course and other lung-busting, muscle-burning stuff, at the Greville Smyth Sports Ground.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-bournemouth-sat-10-amp-sun-11-oct"><a href="https://www.runbournemouth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Bournemouth</a>, Sat 10 &amp; Sun 11 Oct</h2>



<p>Another weekend of races – some of which are along the coast – from a half marathon, super sonic (10k) and supernova (5k), junior races, down to a kids&#8217; kilometre.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minehead-triathlon-sun-18-oct"><a aria-label="Minehead Triathlon (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.channelevents.co.uk/minehead-triathlon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minehead Triathlon</a>,  Sun 18 Oct</h2>



<p>Swim 750m in the open sea (brrrr); a 20km cycle on hilly roads with brilliant views out and back towards the village of Porlock and a 5km<strong> </strong>run taking in Minehead seafront and the woods of Culver Cliff. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-weston-super-half-weston-super-mare-dates-tbc"><a aria-label="The Weston Super Half (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.westonsuperhalf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Weston Super Half</a>, Weston-super-Mare, dates tbc</h2>



<p>Set off from the Grand Pier on seafront, head off around Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding Somerset villages and countryside, taking in beaches and a nature reserve, before finishing on the end of the Pier.  Not up to the half marathon? Try the Community Mile. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mud-master-weston-super-mare-date-tbc"><a aria-label="Mud Master (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mud-master.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mud Master</a>, Weston-super-Mare, date tbc</h2>



<p>You go under it, you can go over it, you can go through it. It&#8217;s not a bear hunt but a challenging but fun 20+ obstacle mud and water course in the fields surrounding Puxton Park. What are you up for:  5k, 10k &#8230; 20k (eek)?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-margaret-s-hospice-colour-run-taunton-racecourse-dates-tbc"><a href="https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/colourrun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Margaret&#8217;s Hospice Colour Run</a>, Taunton Racecourse, dates tbc</h2>



<p>Run, walk or jog 5k covered with powder paint, foam and glitter, in aid of the Somerset charity.</p>



<p><strong>Just getting started? Join a <a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free park run run</a> near you</strong>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</h2>



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<li><a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/walks-near-me/coastal-walks-somerset-amp-dorset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seaview strolls! 5 coastal walks in Somerset &amp; Dorset</a></li>



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