Find your next run in 2024

April 2024

Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Monday 1st April - Shapwick Bunny Hop, nr Glastonbury. 7.5 miles multi-terrain race. Sign up at the Full On Sport website.

Monday 1st April - The Easter Bunny, Yeovil. A fast and flat 10k road race. PB potential!. Find out more at the Yeovil Town Road Running Club webste.

Thursday 4th April - The Dave Jones Prom Run Series, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 7/9. 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Saturday 6th April - Bath Skyline (Night Race). Get your head torches ready for this one. 5k and 10k options available at this off road trail race with amazing views over Bath. Enter now at the Relish Running website.

Saturday 6th April - 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 7th April - Bath Skyline (Day Race). No need for your head torch this time. 5k and 10k options available for this off road trail race with amazing views over Bath. There's also a kids 500m race. Enter now at the Relish Running website.

Sunday 7th April - NEW FOR 2024! The Bristol Brabazon Half Marathon & 10k, north Bristol. Brand new this year, it's a flat and fast course around the site of the Brabazon Arena in north Bristol. Visit the YPB Events website for all the details and entry.

Wednesday 10th 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 11th April - Severn Bridge Twilight Race, Chepstow. A 5-mile race from the Welsh end of the bridge to the English end, then back again on the opposite side. This race is run on the paths on the bridge. There's a great finish in the underpass which feels more like a rave than running event! Visit the Rogue Runs website for all the details.

Saturday 13th April - The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original Mendips, Somerset. Three trail routes with stunning views available, 7k, 13k & 22k. Enter now at the  Maverick Race website.

Saturday 13th April - Bristol Track Club 5k race day, Odd Down Cycle Circuit, Bath. Elite level 5k racing with some super quick times. More info at their website.

Sunday 14th April - 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 14th 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 14th April - The Kymin Dash, Monmouth (South Wales). A 7 mile trail run through the scenic Wye Valley. More details at the official website.

Sunday 14th April - The Butleigh 10k (south of Glastonbury). An off-road 10k and part of the  Somerset Series.

Sunday 14th April - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 1, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.

Thursday 18th April - The Dave Jones Prom Run Series, Weston-Super-Mare. Race 8/9. 5-mile race on the promenade. Visit the Weston Athletic Club website for full details.

Sunday 21st April - Corsham 10k, Corsham (Wiltshire). A 10k road-race with a cheaper 'no frills' entry price available (no t-shirt, memento or ice cream). Full details at the Corsham Running Club website.

*Sunday 21st April - The London Marathon. Ok, so not local, but a good marker in the calendar. Plus, I'm running it this year!

Sunday 21st April - Horton Bull Run, South Gloucestershire. 7km of undulating country lanes. Visit the official website for full details.

Friday 26th April - 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 27th April - ULTRA - Butcombe Trail Ultra, Rowberrow, Somerset. A single-day 50 or 56 mile trail ultra through the Medip Hills. Visit the official website for more for details.

Saturday 27th April - Kolor Dash, Newport. 5k charity colour fun-run around Tredegar Park raising money for  St David's Hospice Care.

*Saturday 27th April - ULTRA - NEW FOR 2024! Eastnor Castle Backyard Ultra, Herefordshire. 8 hour, 12 hour and relay options available. Race on tarmac, starting a 4.167 mile lap every hour on the hour. Complete 8 hours and you will run 33 miles. Go for the full 12 hours and you'll get to 50 miles. Visit the Relish Running website for full details and entry.

*Sunday 28th April - Eastnor Mud Bath (3k, 6k, 10k), Herefordshire. Mud, hills and natural obstacles. Get involved at the  Relish Running website.

Sunday 28th April - Newport Marathon, Half & 10k, South Wales. This event has been expanded for 2024 with more race options available. A fast a flat course at all distances plus junior race options. Enter now at the official website.

Sunday 28th April - The Bluebell Blunder. An off-road 10k, just north of Chepstow in the Wye Valley. Visit the  Rogue Runs website.

Sunday April 28th - 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 28th April - Ashton 5k Series (race 2/3), Gloucestershire. Open to runners of all abilities and raced on closed roads in the pituresque Cotswold village of Ashton-under-Hill. Visit the Tewksbury Triathlon website for more info.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

June 2024

Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 2nd June - Two Tunnels, Bath. Choose from 500m/2km colour run, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. Visit the  Relish Running website for all the details.

Sunday 2nd June - Ashton 5k Series (race 3/3), Gloucestershire. Open to runners of all abilities and raced on closed roads in the pituresque Cotswold village of Ashton-under-Hill. Visit the Tewksbury Triathlon website for more info.

Monday 3rd 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.

Monday 3rd June - Blaise Blazer, Bristol. A four miles multi-terrain race held on Blaise Castle Estate. Visit the Westbury Harriers website for more details and entry.

Tuesday 4th June - Stanley Stomp 5km Series (race 2/4). A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website to enter.

Sunday 9th June - Cheddar Gorge Challenge, Somerset. Lots of trail run options with this one! 1k & 3k colour run, 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.

*Sunday 9th June - Crewkerne 10k (south of Yeovil). A road race on country lanes. Part of the  Somerset Series.

Sunday 9th June - Chew Valley 10k. A road race starting in Bishop Sutton, just south of Bristol. You can sign up now at the  official website.

Sunday 9th June - Bradley Stoke 10k, Bristol. A mixed-terrain race taking place in north Bristol. Visit the  Sole Sisters website for details and entry.

Tuesday 11th June - Rose Inn Series (race 2/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.

Wednesday 12th June - Caerleon Five Miler, nr Newport. A popular evening race organised by Caerleon Running Club. Fine out more at their website.

Wednesday 12th 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.

Sunday 16th June 2024 - The Dilton Dash, Dilton Marsh (Wiltshire). Multi-terrain route with 10k, 3K and 500m fun run options. Full details at the  Entry Central website.

Sunday 16th June - Cheltenham Running Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse. 5k, 10k & half marathon options available. Visit the official website for full details.

Sunday 16th June - The Martock 10k, nr Yeovil. A largely flat, one loop 10k race run on quiet country roads. Full details available at the official website.

Wednesday 19th June - Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wiltshire. It's a 7.30pm start so everyone can arrive in time after work. Visit the  DB Max website to enter.

Friday 21st 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.

Friday 21st 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.

Saturday 22nd June - ULTRA - 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.

Sunday 23rd June - Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. 1 mile fun run, plus 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Full details at the Relish Running website.

Thursday 27th June - The Great Chalfield 10k, Wiltshire. Countryside road race. More details at the  Stampede Sports website.

Thursday 27th June - Thornbury 10k, Bristol. A race along rolling country lanes with wonderful views. All the details at the Thornbury Running Club website.

Saturday 29th June - Conquer Cardiff, Cardiff. A 5k, 10k and Half Marathin Race around Bute Park. Visit the Fix Events website for full details.

Sunday 30th June - Heron Half Marathon, Yeovil. Organised by the Royal Navy Athletics Association. More information and entry at the Results Base website.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

August 2024

Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 4th August - ULTRA - Dragon Slayer Ultra, Chepstow. 35 miles of tough trail along the Wye Valley Path and Offa's Dyke. Visit the Trimax Events website for entry and details.

Tuesday 6th August - Stanley Stomp 5km Series (race 4/4). A fairly flat and fast course run on roads and paths on the edge of Chippenham. Visit the LPS Events website to enter.

*Wednesday 7th August - The Haselbury Trail 10k, near Crewkerne (south west of Yeovil). A two-lap scenic cross-country run. There is also a one-lap option. Part of the Somerset Series.

Wednesday 7th August - Summer Sizzler 5k, Cardiff. A fast 'out and back' 5k race with BBQ waiting at the finish line. Visit the Cardiff Running Events website for more info.

Thursday 8th August - ULTRA - MTC Cotswold Ultra, Gloucestershire. 57 miles of mixed terrain. Visit the Ultra Running Ltd website.

Sunday 11th August - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 4, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.

*Sunday 11th August - NEW FOR 2024 - 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. Only 100 places available so be quick and visit the Rogue Runs website now.

*Sunday 11th 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.

Tuesday 13th August - Rose Inn Series (race 4/4), Redwick, South Wales. A fast, flat, four mile road race. Visit the  Chepstow Harriers website for entry details.

Wednesday 14th 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.

Saturday 17th August - ULTRA - TEC Cotswolds Challenge, nr Bristol. Ultra (38 miles), Marathon (27 miles), Half (15 miles), 12k. Stunning trails around the Cotswolds Way with plenty of hills included. Visit the Trail Events website for full details.

Saturday 17th August - Chepstow Running Festival, Chepstow Racecourse. 5k, 10k and half marathon options available. Visit the Run Through website for details.

Sunday 18th August - ULTRA - The Two Tunnels, Bath. 500m & 2km colour runs, plus 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon AND a 50k Ultra. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.

Sunday August 18th - 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.

Friday 23rd August - 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.

Saturday 24 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.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August - Cardiff Pentath-Run. 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 25th August - Severn Bridge 10k, Chepstow. A flat(ish) 10k race from one side of the bridge to the other and back again. This used to be a closed-road event with a chance to run over the bridge. Sadly the organisers have faced a number of challenges so can no longer close the bridge or offer a half marathon distance. More details (and the back story) at the official website.

Monday 26th August - The Baltonsborough 5 Mile, nr Glastonbury. A 5 mile road race around some Somerset country lanes. Part of the Somerset Series.

Saturday 31st 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.

Saturday 31st August - ULTRA - TEC Mendip Hills, Blagdon, Bristol. Ultra (35 miles), Marathon (30 miles), Half (14 miles), 15k. Two Ultras in one really as the marathon is over 4 miles over the distance. A chance to take in some of the best Somerset hills, including Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Visit the Trail Events website for full details and entry.

Saturday 31st August - ULTRA - 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. 130(ish) miles, 15,000 feet of elevation, 24 hour cut off. If you fancy it, get in quick as there is only 100 places available. Visit the Gert Lush Events website for entry.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

October 2024

Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday October 5th - NEW FOR 2024 - Trail Escape, Bristol to Bath. A marathon distance trail run starting in Bristol city centre and ending in Bath city centre. Visit the Trail Escape website for more details.

*Sunday 6th October - Quantock Hills Trail Half Marathon, nr Bridgwater. Ancient forests, savage climbs, beautiful views. Sign up now at the Prosper Events website.

Sunday 6th October - Cardiff Half. Does what it says on the tin. Get the full details at the official website.

*Sunday 6th October - BHAM Trail 10k, nr Yeovil. A muddy, multi-terrain race. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 6th October - Cricklade Half Marathon, 10k and 1.5 mile fun run. A flat/undulating course with distances available for all ages and abilities. Visit the official website for full details and entry.

Saturday 12th October - Barrow & Downs, Tilshead, Wiltshire. A beautiful trail run across Salisbury Plain with marathon and half marathon options. Visit the And-Over Trail Events website for more info and entry.

Sunday 13th October - Burnham Half Marathon, Burnham-on-Sea. A flat road race with personal best potential! Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 13th October - Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 5, Chippenham. A fast and flat 10k run on country roads (I got my PB there!). Visit the DB Max website.

Sunday 13th October - Bristol Epic 10k Trail, Ashton Court. Off-road 10k around the beautiful setting of Ashton Court. If you feel like really pushing yourself you can opt for the Ruck Run. Same route, but wearing an 8kg or 12kg weighted vest. Visit the Superhuman Sports website for all the info.

Sunday 20th October - NEW FOR 2024 - 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 27th October - Chepstow Steeplechase, Chepstow. An obstacle run, with 10k, 5k & 3k options. Enter at the Relish Running website.

Sunday 27th October - Stroud Half Marathon, Gloucestershire. A road race described as 'not flat but still suitable for a fast time'. Full details available at the official website.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol

November 2024

Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Sunday 3rd 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 3rd November - Avon Valley Runners: 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 10th November - Cardiff Trail Half Marathon, Taffs Well, Cardiff. A trail race through Frorest Fawr. Visit the Let's Do This website for entry.

Saturday 16th November - Skyline Night Race, Bath. Headtorches at the ready for this cracking trail race which offers some great views across Bath. 5km & 10km options available. Visit the Relish Running website for full details.

Sunday 17th 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 17th November - Double Gloucester 5-6 Miles, Gloucestershire. A chance to run up the famous cheese-rolling hill. Find out more at the YPB Events website.

Sunday 17th 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.

Saturday 23rd November - Masters 5000, Weston-Super-Mare. A 5k evening race on Weston Promenade. Over 35s only. Full details at the official website.

Sunday 24th November - The Brent Knoll, Burnham-on-Sea. 6 miles out and back over Brent Knoll. It is steep. Very steep. Part of the Somerset Series.

Sunday 24th 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 24th November - The Chepstow 365, Chepstow. A 6 mile(ish) road and trail run starting at Chepstow Castle and taking in 365 steps from Giants Cave for amazing views of the Wye Valley. Organisers YPB Events describe it as 'not for the feint hearted'. Entry via the  official website.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than one mile from Bristol

December 2024

Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th December - Park Run, various locations with several events in and around Bristol. 5k routes usually available. Visit the Park Run website to find one near you.

Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th, Monday 30th December - Seven Sins & Immortal Sinners, Gloucestershire, nr Lydney.  Multiple races across multiple days. The Seven Sins takes place on all three days and is 7 miles. The Immortal is 14 miles. Both will be muddy and hilly! Entry and info here.

Not date specific - The Bristol Six Pack Challenge. Six routes in and around Bristol, mainly off road and ranging 5k-10k. Complete them all, submit your evidence, get a lovely medal. Find out more at the Six Pack Challenge Website.

*Further than a one hour drive from Bristol