Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2026-2027

Join WRNL 12 in Corfe Mullen for a 60 minute street and park score orienteering event based around the Dorset Soldier pub. SI timing, free parking and pub food on site. Juniors enter free; bring high visibility clothing and a torch.

Forest trail races in Cardinham Woods near Bodmin offering a half and a full marathon with canicross options, personalised bibs, finisher medals, race photography and app based timing.

A winter night trail series in Somerset with three events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Entrants aged 8 and over can enter single events or the full series and may order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal.

Trail running event from Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy featuring marathon, half marathon and 10k on the Portland section of the South West Coastal Path. The route is self navigated with feed stations, mandatory kit and awar..

A self navigated 17 mile trail loop around Sidmouth visiting four trig points. The event has a c.914 m climb, requires pre entry and is for adults only, with proceeds donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

A 10 mile run on 08 Feb 2026 that starts and finishes at King George V Playing Field in Melksham and routes via the village of Lacock. Prizes and medals are awarded, entry restricted to ages 16 and over; the event is closed.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.

A night trail event near South Brent with two courses, 9 miles across Dartmoor and 5 miles on local roads and paths. The route is marked but a route device is recommended, with catering, live music and a shared sauna after the run.

Run or walk the Purbeck Hill Challenge from Knoll Beach Studland, enjoying the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast with optional orienteering sections. Multiple distances, solo or pairs, self supported and limited to 100 entries.

Take on a scenic 40 km mixed terrain route starting and finishing in Fowey on 14 February 2026, blending inland trails, moorland views and coastal paths. With feed stations, live GPS tracking, finisher medals and pro photos, this is a memor..

Multi-distance trail event in Dalwood, Axminster on 15 February 2026 with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km routes across muddy, hilly countryside. Village Hall is race HQ with parking, toilets and on-site medical support.

A fully supported winter challenge across Dartmoor offering 50 km and 30 km routes from south to north. The route crosses remote open moor with unmarked sections and on-course guides, maps and GPX support are provided.

A set of city-centre races in Bath that run through two long lit tunnels under the city, with distances from Colourburst fun runs up to a 50 km ultra. Brickfields Park is the hub and the event supports Sustrans with a donation per runner.

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

Pair up for a winter challenge across Dartmoor's Eastern Tors, starting from the Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe. This demanding 11 miles route with 830 meters of climb needs teams, required kit and pre entry for a small, limited field.

A set of Dartmoor trail races from Widecombe-in-the-Moor: a new 30-mile ultra, a half marathon with over 800 m ascent and an 8-mile 7EVEN, featuring marked half and 7EVEN courses and a partly self-navigated, GPS-tracked ultra.

Three waymarked trail routes on 28 February 2026 around Lulworth Cove near Wareham, with coastal views, varied terrain and aid stations. Mandatory kit is spot-checked and rolling cutoffs apply, with a 12 hour overall limit.

A point-to-point, fully marked long-distance race along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, covering about 70 km. The course mixes upland trails and valley cycle paths, with six checkpoints and a Merthyr drop bag for mid-rac..

Two winter mountain races between Brecon and Cardiff. The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is about 75 km (47.5 miles) over 11 summits with roughly 2680 m ascent, while the Taff Xtreme Marathon covers the second half at about 26.2 miles and 1300 m..

Weymouth Bay 10K is an accurately measured road race along Bowleaze Cove with an out and back layout and two laps near Pleasure Pier. The event offers medals and trophies, on-day registration, and supports Margaret Green Animal Rescue.