Trail Running calendar near Budleigh Salterton 2025-2026

Challenge the Welsh Three Peaks: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across about 17 miles of rugged mountain scenery. Join guided events with transport and support or attempt a self organised challenge on public dates in 2026 and 2027.

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..

Join the Dilton Dash at Dilton Marsh for a scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and half kilometre fun run, with medals for all finishers and prizes for top runners. Friendly small field event with refreshments and water stations.

Run the iconic Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, passing Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Weymouth. Choose distances from 10 km to 100 km and tackle a one or two day challenge with full support and a finishers medal.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon on 16 May 2026 invites runners to scenic estuary, woodland and beach trails including the Burgh Island causeway. Choose marathon, 15.5 mile or 8.5 mile routes with digital timing and bespoke fini..

Face the True Grit Trail Marathon on 16 May 2026 in Bridgend, a 26.2 mile adventure across mixed terrain, quarries and the notorious Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 places, with a marked route, five aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Scenic off road races at Roadford Lake in Devon from 1K kids runs to a half marathon with canicross options. Family friendly, chip timed with medals or charity alternatives and finish line snacks and beer.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.

Take on the Beer Blazer on 17 May 2026, a multi terrain run along the Jurassic Coast with cliff top views and pebble beach sections. Enjoy race day refreshments and a BBQ while supporting Beer Primary School.

Run the Taunton Trail 10K or Half Marathon on 24 May 2026 at Taunton Rugby Football Club for an ultra flat, fast route along scenic waterways. Friendly marshals, well stocked feed stations and finisher medals make for a rewarding day.

Run across Dorset from just south of Salisbury to the Jurassic Coast on mostly trail with minimal road running and support along the route. Choose from 100 km, 50 km or a 20 mile Purbeck Traverse for a rewarding coastal challenge.

Celebrate Rocky at 50 with a scenic Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, choosing laps to suit any distance from 3 km to an ultra. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag, plus park views and on course refreshments.

TSUNAMI Ocean Trails offers rugged clifftop running along the North Devon and Cornwall coast with dramatic sea views and hefty climbs. Choose from a 37.5 mile ultra, a marathon or a 16 mile route and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the VOGUM 40 mile ultra along the Wales Coast Path on 6 June 2026, enjoying beaches, cliffs and coastal castle views from Porthcawl to Penarth. Fully staffed checkpoints and no time limit make this a stunning and supported adventure..

Tackle 32 miles of rugged Dartmoor roads in the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra, a single lap with tough climbs and sweeping moorland views around Princetown. Club run atmosphere with a finisher tee, medal and lively after party.

Take on the Oner Ultra Trail Run, an epic 85 mile coastal ultramarathon along the scenic Dorset Coast Path on 6 June 2026. Runners must complete the route within 24 hours for a true test of endurance.

Run beneath Bath on the Two Tunnels route, including the UK's longest underground stretch through historic rail tunnels. Distances from 500 m to ultra mean every runner can take part while supporting Sustrans.

BigSea Trails WATER brings runners to the Isle of Purbeck, with a beach start and single lap routes past Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Distances from half marathon to 54k ultramarathon offer sweeping coastal views.

Run the Bournemouth Beach Race from Bournemouth Pier on 7 June 2026 with 5K and 10K courses along the sand. Expect coastal views, sandy footing and groynes to clamber over for a scenic seaside challenge.