Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2026-2027

A rural half marathon and 5k in Sturminster Newton organised by Dorset Doddlers, with chip timing, free parking, a wooden medal and Honeybun cake for finishers.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A four-mile hill run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with 100% of entry fees to the charity, pottery mementos, prizes for finishers and best helmet, and specific accessibility and dog restrictions.

A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.

Two long trail races across the Mendip Way offering dramatic hilltop views, coastal finish and on-course aid; 30 Miler or 50 Miler with multiple aid stations and medical cover.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A canal-side lap event in Exeter on 8 August 2026 offering laps of a 5.3 km course with distances from 5 km to ultra marathon, a no medal entry option, and a 7 hour limit. Places are limited to 50 runners.

The Bitton Road Runners Race - Warmley will take place in Warmley on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A social 5K in Newport with music and mobile speakers, meeting and finishing at banc coffee & records; tickets are free and under 14s require a parent or guardian.

A mainly trail 5 km loop from Peveril Point along the Jurassic Coast via Durlston Country Park to Anvil Point Lighthouse, part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Exeter on Saturday 15 August 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher medal and on-course water.

Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with optional wooden finisher medals and a waste-reduction policy.

A Dartmoor fell race with a senior course of about 10 km and 450 m climb plus junior races for ages 6 and up. The route is marshalled for erosion control and race HQ is at the rugby club with nearby parking.

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

Multi-distance running event in Bath with long lit tunnels, races from 500 m to 50 km and a start and finish at Brickfields Park.

Obstacle course races at Badminton Estate on 16 August 2026, with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km plus a kids race and spectator options.

Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior routes and a 150 runner limit.

Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol with self navigation, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals and optional race shirts from 2026.