Trail Running calendar near Budleigh Salterton 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap route uses grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort with medals and post-race refreshments.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

Beat the Black Dog is a 12 km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

A multi-terrain approximately 10 km run near Crediton with mostly off road footpaths, fields and farm lanes. The course is signposted, includes water stations, and returns to Queen Elizabeth School as race headquarters.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A 23 mile trail race on the Quantock Hills where runners compete against horses, plus a Pegasus Challenge four person relay. The event is in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026 with free parking and an age limit of 14 and over.

BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke fi..

A forest trail event in the New Forest with looped laps beside lakes and over boardwalks. Runners pick their distance on the day, get a metal finisher medal for one loop or more, and benefit from an on course aid station and venue facilitie..

A trail marathon and a 16 mile race around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on 20 September 2026, licensed by the Trail Running Association and supporting local charities with required safety kit for participants.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 pairs ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries; all participants must be 18 or over.

A coastal multi-terrain race in Bude on 20 September 2026, covering about 8 miles of trails, fields and wooded sections. Two water stations, a postrace pasty for finishers, and overall, age-group and team prizes are provided.

Black Hill Trail Run in Bere Regis, Dorset features 5 km and 10 km trail races on rural terrain, organised by Bere Regis Scout Group. Course info, results, prize details and charity support are listed on the event pages.

The Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge will take place in East Looe Beach on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 100 miles.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.