Wimbleball Lake Trail Races
Fri 28 Aug 2026 Dulverton, Somerset, UK

Wimbleball Lake Trail Races

Great trails with a small section of tarmac as you run over the dam. Both distances feature scenic off-road trails and lake views, with camping and a full festival weekend of races.

4 races

  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #1 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton

5K Trail Run

18:45

Age 8 & over

£12-£18

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #2 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton

5K Canicross

18:50

Age 12 & over

£18

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #3 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton

10K Trail Run

18:30

Age 15 & over

£25

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #4 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton

10K Canicross

18:35

Age 15 & over

£25

  • 10 km trail running

Event overview

The Wimbleball Trail Races take place around Wimbleball Lake, offering scenic off-road running on varied terrain with beautiful lakeside views in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Choose from 5K or 10K distances, both following clearly marked single-lap routes that showcase woodland trails, open paths and the distinctive landscape surrounding the reservoir.

There is plenty of camping at Wimbleball Lake so why not make a weekend of it? 

Highlights

  • Predominantly off-road trails around Wimbleball Lake
  • Single-lap 5K and 10K courses starting and finishing at the activity centre
  • Mix of woodland paths, grass and forest tracks
  • Short tarmac section across the dam
  • Rolling terrain with natural undulations
  • Scenic lake views throughout the route
  • Fully marked and marshalled for confident navigation
  • Canicross options available on the same trail routes
  • Part of the Wimbleball Sports Festival with plenty to keep the whole family entertained

Event community

Kate T.

Kate T.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Timetable

  • Race briefing at the Start Line
  • 18.30 | 10K Trail Race
  • 18.35 | 10K Canicross
  • 18.45 | 5K Trail Race
  • 18.50 | 5K Canicross

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre
Brompton Regis
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9NU
UK

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #1 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
5K Trail Run

18:45

Age 8 & over

£12-£18

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #2 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
5K Canicross

18:50

Age 12 & over

£18

  • 5 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #3 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
10K Trail Run

18:30

Age 15 & over

£25

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 28 Aug
  • #4 of 4
Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre, Dulverton
10K Canicross

18:35

Age 15 & over

£25

  • 10 km trail running
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