Trail Running calendar near Dunkeswell 2026-2027

An approximately eight mile multi terrain race around Crooklets and Maer Down in Bude featuring coastal and countryside trails, water stations, and a charity donation to Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Black Hill Run is a trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km courses through rural terrain. The event is organised by Bere Regis Scout Group and is linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.

A fully supported 100 mile route around Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026, starting and finishing in Looe. Competitors have 39 hours, live GPS tracking, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations.

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.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay categories and standard and LITE weight divisions.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

A late September trail half marathon through the Forest of Dean, organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity. The measured course stays on way marked forest trails with no road crossings and water stations roughly every 5 km.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A continuous 100 mile race following the waymarked Dartmoor Way, completing the first official circumnavigation of Dartmoor. The route covers moorland tracks and villages, includes over 4000 m of ascent and has a 34 hour limit.

A supported trail ultramarathon of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor, with over 2000 metres of ascent and three staffed checkpoints. The route follows the Dartmoor Way from Scorriton to Okehampton and includes GPS support and medical c..

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race will take place in Budleigh Salterton on Saturday 3 October 2026.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

A largely off road 10 mile multi terrain race at Stover School near Newton Abbot, routing through Stover Country Park and nearby fields, with a 1 mile fun run, age and safety rules, on course cutoff and prizes for multiple categories.