Exeter
Trail Running Calendar near Exeter 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Exeter for 2026-2027! We've gathered 83 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A family-friendly inflatable obstacle run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with multiple distances, music zones, a midway water station and a finisher's medal for all participants.
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 on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, 70 places and minimum age 18.
A guided 13 miles run from Newbridge Car Park exploring Dartmoor's ancient hedges, stone walls and archaeological sites, with a riverside picnic and swim.
An 8-hour timed challenge on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe where runners and walkers complete 5.3 km laps under a Turn Up Get Going format; entries limited to 70.
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 off road trail race around southern Dartmoor with about 650 m of ascent, touching Ryder's Hill and including an ascent of the Red Lake Volcano near Scorriton.
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.
Functional fitness race at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises and 10x400m or 10x800m running formats with solo, doubles, and relay entries.