Ultra Marathon Running Events in South West 2026–2027

The Summer Green Man Ultra comes in two formats – the 45 mile distance and the 30 mile distance (fondly known as the Green Boy). Both races are held on the same course on the same day and have the same checkpoints and finish, just with differing start locations. Both distances for the summer event will run the course in a CLOCKWISE direction. This is different to the winter event. Also different is the start time of 8:00 as opposed to Winters start time of 7:00. Runners who complete both the summer and winter 45 mile events in the same year will additionally be awarded a prestigious GMU buckle. Four different buckles are available, awarded cumulative running time over both events – Sub 15 hours; sub 18 hours; sub 21 hours; sub 24 hours. The Summer Green Man Ultra 45 is a full clockwise loop of the Community Forest Path, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School just outside the centre of Bristol. The Summer Green Man Ultra 30 is a partial clockwise loop of the Community Forest Path, starting at The White Horse, Hambrook and finishing at Ashton Park School just outside the centre of Bristol. Other than the start time, distance and location, all information for the 45 mile event is also relevant for the 30 mile event. From 2026 onwards the event will benefit from tracking. And to cater for all opinions, the GMU T-Shirts will be an added extra at checkout (see tab section for more details).

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races follow the route of the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads and this route is the flattest of all the races in our calendar! The route is 100% tarmac, offering a road race like experience through the green countryside and into the heart of Bristol. The trainline was in use from 1869 - 1971 and between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the railway path into whatwould become the first route on the National Cycle Network. Along the route you will find historic and active nods to the routes heritage. The Half Marathon runs out and back to Bitton Train Station, with 2.5km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line that still runs on the original route today. The 25km, Marathon and 50km run alongside the Avon Valley Railway station at Bitton and onwards to Bristol, passing restored signal boxes, picturesque stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. The 450m long Staple Hill Tunnel is on the route of the 25km, Marathon and 50km race. It is significantly larger than the tunnels at the Two Tunnels and Wye Valley Tunnel Run as the route had two railway lines running through the tunnel. The Staple Hill Tunnel is well lit.

The Winter Green Man Ultra comes in two formats – the 45 mile distance and the 30 mile distance. Both races are held on the same course on the same day and have the same checkpoints and finish, just with differing start locations. Race start for the Winter run is 7:00 for the GMU45 and 10:00 for the GMU30. Both distances for the winter event will run the course in a ANTI-CLOCKWISE direction. This is different to the summer event. Runners who complete both the summer and winter 45 mile events in the same year will additionally be awarded a prestigious GMU buckle. Four different buckles are available, awarded cumulative running time over both events – Sub 15 hours; sub 18 hours; sub 21 hours; sub 24 hours.

The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail 2027 SATURDAY 1 MAY 2027 | CAFFYNS FARM, LYNTON The Maverick Exmoor returns in 2027 to deliver one of the UK's most spectacular—and demanding—trail running experiences. Set within the wild beauty of Exmoor National Park, this is trail running at its rawest. Towering sea cliffs, relentless climbs, ancient woodland, remote valleys, and sweeping moorland create a route as breathtaking as it is brutal. If you seek comfort, this isn't for you. If you seek adventure, welcome to Exmoor. With five route options from 5km to the 50k Ultra, there is a challenge for every level, but Exmoor earns its reputation. Climb steepness, technical descents, and rugged terrain demand respect from start to finish. Starting at Caffyns Farm near Lynton, the routes quickly join the legendary South West Coast Path. Dramatic cliffs open to vast views across the Bristol Channel toward South Wales. The coastline feels untamed—rugged, exposed, and beautiful—with seabirds overhead and Atlantic winds nearby. A highlight is the Valley of Rocks, famous for towering formations and wild feral goats, a place unlike anywhere else in the UK. But the coast is only part of the story. The routes then sweep inland through some of the National Park’s most magical hidden corners - following fast-flowing rivers, weaving through ancient woodland, and passing waterfalls tucked deep within the valleys. The constantly changing terrain keeps you fully engaged, with every turn revealing another unforgettable view or another savage climb waiting ahead. This is not a race you simply “tick off.” It’s one you experience. Whether you take on the Short route, tackle the Marathon, or commit fully to the Ultra, Exmoor promises big elevation, huge scenery, and the kind of challenge that stays with you long after the finish line. And when the running is done, there’s no need to rush away. Make a full weekend of it by camping onsite at Caffyns Farm and soaking up the atmosphere with fellow runners in one of the most unique event locations on the Maverick calendar. We’re proud to work alongside the Exmoor National Park team, with a portion of every entry fee donated to CareMoor, supporting the ongoing protection and maintenance of this incredible landscape for future generations. This is Exmoor the Maverick way—wild, relentless, unforgettable. The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail is to be licensed by the Trail Running Association and will be held under UK Athletics rules