Trail Running calendar near Axminster 2025-2026

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Explore Afan Forest on hand picked trails with 5K and 10K options at the RTT Afan Forest run. Fully marked and marshalled courses, chip timing and a finisher medal make this a rewarding, well organised trail day for all abilities.

The Siblyback Santa Scamper is a festive, family-friendly running event held around Siblyback Lake in Liskeard, Great Britain. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, it offers three timed distances: 9.6 km, 4.8 km, and a 2.5 km fun run. The even..

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Run the Jurassic Coast at Endurancelife Dorset in Swanage on 6 December 2025 with 10K, half, marathon or ultra options. Rugged trail and grassy climbs, full course marking, timing and finisher medal for a stunning coastal challenge.

Race The Light at Mothecombe is a scenic trail along the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile Classic and a Half Marathon. Tackle estuary crossings, coastal path running and a testing uphill finish with a head torch required.

Pick 14 km, 10 miles or a half marathon from Cwmdu across the Black Mountains with rocky single track, boggy moorland and stunning views. Well marked with checkpoints and medical cover, this scenic but testing trail welcomes dogs on leads.

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December at Holmesly Campsite for fully marked off road laps through heathland and woodland, with distances from 15K to a 50K ultra. Enjoy a festive trail vibe and the option to plant a tree instead of t..

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Run the Celtic Trail Races around Dare Valley Country Park, with forest trails, sharp climbs, river crossings and sweeping Brecon Beacons views. Choose from 34, 26 or 13 mile routes and finish back at Dare Valley.

Join A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail Half Marathon in Bridgend for a festive, spooky run across muddy, technical trails, steep climbs and rewarding views. Only 50 spots with mulled wine, mince pies, a medal and best fancy dress prize.

Run the Slow and Dirty, a festive 19 km level trail along a restored Somerset and Dorset railway starting in Sturminster Newton. Family oriented event welcomes dogs and buggies, with a medal, mince pie and mulled wine.

Join the Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a festive seven hour time challenge where you can run or walk as far as you like. Scenic laps, on course snacks, and a bobble hat for finishers make it a fun end of year e..

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run from Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley with two distances, 13.6 miles or 8.5 miles. Open to runners and walkers, expect mud and hills, friendly marshals and aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

Explore scenic off road trails around Farley Mount near Winchester with 12 km and 21 km options, chip timing and a finisher medal. Start and finish at Sparsholt College with great parking and welcoming race day support.