Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2026-2027

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

Timed turn up event on 31 October 2026 in Bridestowe with out and back laps of 5.3 km on a former train line. Entrants may complete multiple laps within the event period; maximum 70 entrants and minimum age 18.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.

A multi-distance coastal ultra weekend in November 2026 with routes from 38 km to 110 miles, running along the North Coast and across Exmoor to finish in Minehead. Options include technical coastal trails, estuary flats and significant elev..

Coastal trail running at Oxwich Bay on 7 November 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across cliffs, woodland, dunes and beaches; part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season with leaderboard points.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the heart of the Brecon Beacons featuring the summit of Pen y Fan. This trail event offers technical terrain and scenic reservoir views with a strict 200 runner limit.

A series of self‑navigated ultra trail races along the North Devon and Exmoor coast on the South West Coast Path, with distances from 38 km to 110 miles, GPS tracking and transport options to start locations.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

Trail Half Marathon Wales runs in Margam Country Park and Forest on 14 November 2026, offering a fully marked half marathon and 10k on forest trails with checkpoints, safety cover, and included car parking.

A family friendly timed trail run on 14 November 2026 in Padstow along the Camel Trail in support of the National Lobster Hatchery. Distances range from 2.5 km to 10 miles with Canicross options.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

A four-event night trail running series across Somerset from November 2026 to March 2027, offering 5 km and 10 km routes at each location and options for single-event or full-series entries.

A 10 miles cross-country race around Castle Drogo with hilly, muddy terrain and views over the Teign valley. Water stations are at Fingle Bridge and the finish; awards are given for top finishers and age categories.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.