Trail Running calendar near Dunkeswell 2025-2026

Experience moonlit trail running under headtorch on a scenic 10 km loop at Moors Valley Country Park, with the choice of one, two or three laps. Enjoy fluorescent markers and a Trees Not Tees option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

The Cardinham Twilight 5 & 10 Mile will take place in Cardinham on Saturday 22 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Join the Dark Dart Dash for a fun night trail at Dartington Hall with 1K to 10K races, kids events and canicross options. Enjoy post race food and drinks at the Green Table Cafe while supporting a new playground.

Join the Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a seven hour Time Challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle and soak up scenic country views. Complete a lap to earn a themed medal and enjoy on course refreshments.

Take on the New Forest Stinger, a 10 mile off road trail around Ocknell Campsite in Fritham. Enjoy club camaraderie, a finisher medal, goody bag and age trophies in a limited field of trail fans.

Take on the Combe Crawler, a 13.6 km multi terrain cross country around Ilfracombe's coastal paths, woodland tracks and hills. The tenth running on 23 November 2025 is fully marshaled and raises funds for South West Blood Bikes and North De..

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Ma..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

Explore Pewsey Downs near Alton Barnes with orienteering courses for all abilities, from easy beginner routes to challenging expert courses. Scenic chalk downland, waterproof maps and electronic timing. Online entry only.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Explore Afan Forest on hand picked trails with 5K and 10K options at the RTT Afan Forest run. Fully marked and marshalled courses, chip timing and a finisher medal make this a rewarding, well organised trail day for all abilities.

Night orienteering in Brockenhurst: a 60 minute score event in the New Forest. Visit as many controls as you can for points using SIAC timing and waterproof maps, and bring high visibility clothing and lights for after dark navigation.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run at Mothecombe on the River Erme estuary, offering classic and half marathon routes with estuary crossings and coastal path views. A head torch is required and every finisher earns a bespoke medal.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

Celebrate the season on rugged Black Mountains trails at the Secret Santa Festive Trail Series. Three scenic but technical distances, bespoke medals, mulled wine and full on course support make for a memorable winter run.

The Siblyback Santa Scamper will take place in Liskeard from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 7 December 2025. You can run 9 kilometers.

Embrace festive trails in the Brecon Beacons with the Secret Santa Festive Trail, a scenic but challenging run across the Black Mountains. Multiple distances, checkpoints with vegan options and a canicross welcome for dogs on leads.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.