Exeter
Trail Running Calendar near Exeter 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exeter for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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.
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
An eight hour timed out-and-back event near Bridestowe with scenic 5.3k laps, limited to 70 entrants and a minimum age of 18.
Lap event on an old train line in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, an 8 hour time limit and a finisher medal; limited to 70 entrants.
A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor exploring ancient hedges, stone walls and archaeological features with stops for interpretation.
A community 3K run or walk on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with an undulating off road course, limited to 70 entrants; children under 11 require an accompanying adult.
An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with 5.3 km out and back laps on a former train line, open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over.
September 2026
Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.
Coastal routes of 50k, marathon and half marathon follow the Exe Estuary and South West Coast Path to finish on Babbacombe Downs with aid stations and a finisher medal.
A 10.5 mile Dartmoor trail race with over 550 m ascent, river crossings, bogs and a volcano ascent; fully marked and marshaled, limited to 250 runners.
Traditional off-road fell race on Dartmoor just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, licensed by the Fell Runners Association, with junior 2 km and 3 km races.
Approximately 10 km multi terrain run around Crediton, mostly off road over footpaths, grassland and farmland, with marshals, signposting and water at 5 km and at the finish.
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 on 20 September 2026 at Exeter Arena is a 10‑exercise functional fitness race with 10x400m or 10x800m formats offered solo, in doubles, or as relay teams.