Trail Running calendar near Axmouth 2025-2026

Tackle the Purbeck Hill Challenge 2026, a one day navigation run across the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast from Knoll Beach. Choose four distances, solo or pair, and tackle orienteering through wild coastal terrain.

Tackle the Trilateral 40, a scenic 40 km trail around Fowey on 14 Feb 2026 via the Saints Way and coast path. Enjoy feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with mandatory kit required for all runners 18 and over.

Tackle mud, river crossings and three scenic routes at the Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026 near Axminster. Choose from a challenging 10 mile, a compact 5 km or a family 3 km for countryside fun and great views.

Join the SMaRTT Smasher on 15 February 2026 in Calne for a flat, traffic free 10k along the national cycle network to Stanley and back. A lively 1 mile fun run for under 17s adds family fun and all finishers get a memento.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Join the Dartmoor Winter Traverse on 21 Feb 2026, a fully supported south to north challenge across wild moorland with 50 km and 30 km options. Generous cut offs, guide support and GPS tracker hire help on sparsely marked terrain.

Experience Bath from below on the atmospheric Two Tunnels route, with Colourburst 500 m and 2 km fun runs plus 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Start and finish at Brickfields Park amid lit tunnels and mixed tarmac and trail underfoot..

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

The Terminator 2026 is a tough but rewarding 12 mile trail race around Pewsey, Wiltshire, mostly off road with muddy climbs and high point views. All finishers receive a unique T shirt and race village treats await.

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

Tackle Dartmoor's Hameldown Hammer on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe in the Moor, with a challenging half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and a new Hammer Ultra. Expect rugged grassy and rocky trails, big ridge climbs, bespoke medals and a cupless..

Run the dramatic Dorset coast at Lulworth Cove Trails on 28 February 2026, with 10K, 27K and 50K routes starting from Daggers Gate. Rugged trails, cliff views over Durdle Door and well stocked aid stations make for an unforgettable day.

Run the scenic Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a fully marked 70 km one way race along the Taff Trail on 1 March 2026. Enjoy epic views, checkpoint support and a finishers medal as you cross the line at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a winter mountain trail offering a challenging 75 km ultra or a 26.2 mile marathon across rugged ridges. Navigation, big climbs and stunning upland views make this a true mountain test.

Run the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 along a mostly flat, measured seaside course from Bowleaze Cove to Pleasure Pier. Entries open for 15 plus with on day registration and proceeds support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Take on the Imber Ultra, a 33.5 mile trail around Salisbury Plain from Westbury on 1 March 2026. Organised by Avon Valley Runners and Rotary Club of Westbury, this charity event is limited to 160 runners and includes goody bags and prizes.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Breamore House near Salisbury. Choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k with a Canicross option and earn a finisher medal.

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Join the Winter Green Man Ultra, a scenic trail ultramarathon around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options. Tackle rugged winter trails with staffed checkpoints and a supportive, friendly vibe.