Trail Running calendar near Budleigh Salterton 2026-2027

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A mountain traverse near Pontypool covering 9.8 km with 291 m of climb. Entry is available on the day or online and there are separate junior races and team entries.

Races in Bath that run under the city through the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with options from fun runs to 50km and marked routes, on-course feed stations and event medals for finishers.

Obstacle course races at Badminton Park on 16 August 2026 offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race across parkland and woodland.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

A summer ultra on the Community Forest Path near Bristol with a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. The event features four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, timed tracking from 2026 and a mandatory kit list.

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, a cupcake magnet finisher medal, a baking competition, aid stations with vegan options and goody bags for finishers.

Two trail races through the mountains of Afan Forest Park, about 6.5 miles or 10.5 miles with significant climbs. Online entry, chip timing, marshalled route, finishers receive a t shirt and medal.

An eight mile urban to trail loop in Bournemouth on 23 August 2026, running from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park. The fully signed course has one aid station, chip timing and a post-race gathering at PATCH.

A point to point coastal event from Weymouth to Swanage covering about 32 miles with a 12 hour limit. The route features steep climbs, staffed checkpoints, pre-booked coach transfers from Swanage to Weymouth, and a meal at the finish.

A guided, social-paced 13 mile urban trail around Exeter's waymarked Green Circle on 23 August 2026. The route follows footpaths and leafy suburban lanes; parking is near Haven Banks and a listed entry price is £5 until 22 August 2026.

An early evening trail run at Newnham Park near Plymouth offering 8 mile and 4 mile looped courses, with canicross options and fundraising for Bowel Cancer West. Entries open 15 October 2025 and close 27 August 2026.

Point-to-point ultras along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff, offered as 44- and 33-mile options with self-navigation, live tracking, indoor aid stations, and on-route support.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake on 29 August 2026 with 10K and 5K courses plus canicross options; off-road routes, lake views, camping and race-day facilities are available.

A backyard ultra in Devon and Cornwall where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile laps every hour, continuing until one runner remains. Camping is included and entry proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

An 8 hour timed challenge on a scenic 5.3 km out and back loop along a disused train line near Bridestowe, with flexible starts, medals for finishers and a 70 runner limit. Entry categories vary by affiliation and perks.

An eight hour timed event on Sunday 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe offering 5.3 km out and back laps along a disused train line. Flexible arrival via a TUGG system and finishers who complete their final lap within the permitted time receive a..

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.