Trail Running calendar near Axmouth 2025-2026

Join the Community Canal Run for a scenic off road route along the canal and River Tone into Taunton. Free to enter with registration required, choose a 14 mile or 7.5 mile route and enjoy cafes and a relaxed, untimed atmosphere.

Enjoy mud and festive fun at the Gingerbread Run, a 5 mile off road course through farm tracks and fields near Swindon. Marshalled trails, a halfway prosecco and water stop, edible gingerbread medals and charity fundraising add to the cheer..

Join a festive 60 minute score event at Knightshayes National Trust on Sunday 28 December in scenic parkland and woodland. Mass start, map open at the hooter and race to collect as many controls as you can.

Face a challenging 12.5 mile winter road and trail loop around Warminster, exposed and hilly for a proper test of endurance. Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal while enjoying bespoke medals, prizes and full on course support.

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..

Join the Bell Challenge in Exmouth on Friday 2 January 2026 for a friendly 7 hour timed loop along a flat tarmac former rail trail. Runners and walkers can log as many laps as they like and opt into multi day challenges for extra fun.

Take on the Walter Raleigh Round in Budleigh Salterton, a scenic half or third marathon that visits Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace and winds along the Jurassic Coast and Otter Valley. Expect hills, mud and a wooden finisher coaster for all..

Fernworthy Devon League at Fernworthy Forest on Sunday 4 January offers courses for beginners to experienced runners across scenic but testing moorland. Reservoir paths suit newcomers while longer courses bring steep climbs and open running..

On 11 January 2026, enjoy rolling trails and countryside views around Farley Mount at the Winchester Trail Run in Sparsholt. Choose a challenging 21 km route or a breezier 12 km, with chip timing, medals and post race goodies.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round Ultra in early 2026, including the new 25km Quarter route. Free for entrants or a small £3 donation for others, led by Ruby Red Running guides with groups adjusted by ability and pace.

Explore the New Forest at Kings Garn Gutter on Sunday 11 January with courses for all levels from novice path courses to challenging long routes. Fast runnable forest, updated maps and onsite catering make it a perfect winter orienteering d..

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..

Maverick New Forest Gravel invites runners to explore scenic gravel trails and woodland mud on 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes. Bring a reusable cup and you can run with your dog.

Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.

Winter Pairs 3 is a three race fell running series on Dartmoor for pairs only, with unmarked routes that demand navigation and teamwork. Limited to 35 teams, series prizes and proceeds support North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.

Discover the new Cardiff Trail 10k, a scenic 10 km trail run through Fforest fawr near Castell Coch. Expect muddy singletrack, sweeping views and a friendly atmosphere perfect for trail runners looking for a January adventure.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

Join the Axmouth Challenge around picturesque Axmouth Village Hall with quirky start and finish at the village phone box. Choose from 1 to 9 mile routes and enjoy free post race refreshments while supporting the village hall.