Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2025-2026

The Salmon Run Ultra is a 43-mile ultra-distance running event held along the Exe Valley Way from Exmouth to Dulverton, celebrating the challenging upstream journey of the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon. The event also features a non-competitive team relay with sections ranging from 2 to 12 mi..

The Woods is a challenging trail running event held in Tehidy Woods on the North Coast, known for its rich history and natural beauty. Participants choose from four race durations—3, 6, 9, or 12 hours—each consisting of multiple laps around a demanding 4-mile hilly loop marked with Bys Vyken arrows...

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury near the iconic Tor. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both following historic trails including the Leland Trail and parts of the Lands End Trail. The..

BigSky Trails (AIR) is the final event in the Classic Element Trail Series, organized by BigFeat Events. Set in the picturesque New Forest National Park, this trail running event offers participants the choice of an 18-mile route or a marathon distance. Runners will experience stunning views and div..

The Bude Pirate Run is an approximately 8-mile trail race held in Bude, Cornwall, starting and finishing at Maer Down near Crooklets Beach. The course features outstanding coastal scenery, varied terrain including trails, fields, wooded areas, and some road sections, with many hills making it a chal..

The Warhorse will take place in Braunton on Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Doone Run is a popular 10-mile (16km) trail race held in the scenic Doone Valley within Exmoor National Park, near Lynmouth, England. Organized by Ilfracombe Running Club, this event features a challenging multi-terrain course that includes coastal paths, wooded riverside trails, and varied surf..

The Maverick Original Mendips is a trail running event held at Mendips Raceway in Somerset, UK. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers three route options: a Long 22 km course with 791 m elevation gain, a Middle 13 km route with 404 m elevation, and a Short 7 km route with 160 m elevation. The..

The Black Nore 10km, organized by Portishead Running Club, is a scenic mixed-terrain race held in Portishead, UK. Starting at the Portishead Lake Grounds, the course follows the coastal path along the Bristol Channel, offering stunning views towards Wales and passing landmarks like Black Nore Lighth..

Race on the Chase is a popular trail running event held at Salisbury Racecourse, just 3 miles from Salisbury city centre. Celebrating its seventh anniversary in 2025, the race offers marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, all featuring undulating downland terrain along ancient droves, grassy fi..

The Exmoor Coast 55 is a 55 km ultra marathon held along the South West Coast Path, starting at Combe Martin and finishing in Minehead. This scenic route traverses the entire length of Exmoor National Park, featuring England's longest stretch of coastal woodland, the highest coastal point at Culbone..

The North Coast 110 is a challenging ultra marathon event held along the true North Coast of the South West peninsula in England, featuring four distance options: 110 miles, 110 km, 65 km, and 55 km. The race follows the scenic South West Coast Path, with routes showcasing stunning coastal views inc..

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a 50km ultramarathon featuring a flat, scenic, and well-organized point-to-point course from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth. The route includes diverse terrain such as forest trails, the Castleman Trailway, and coastal paths along the stunnin..

The Gower Ultra 50, Ultra Bach, and Trail Race are three long-distance trail running events held in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales. Following the Wales Coast Path, the races showcase stunning beaches, bays, coves, farmland, and fishing villages. The Ultra 50 covers a fu..

The Sibelco Templer Ten is a multi-terrain 10-mile running event held at Stover School in Newton Abbot. The course is predominantly off-road, with 90% of the route taking runners through the scenic Stover Country Park and the fields of Teigngrace, offering a picturesque and varied running experience..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon is an annual autumn trail running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. Now in its ninth year, the race features a challenging 13-mile course through ancient woodland with varied terrain and scenic landscapes. For those..

The Quantock Hills Half Marathon, organized by Prosper Events, is a challenging and scenic trail race held in the Quantock Hills near Kilve Court, Somerset. The course features a mix of tough climbs, rolling hills, technical trails through forests, quiet country lanes, and open moorland, offering ru..

The Barrows and Downs event, organized by And Over Trail Events, is a marathon and half marathon set in the historic southern Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Participants run among ancient barrows dating back to 3500 BC, enjoying scenic views of the Wiltshire Downs. Both race routes start and..

The South Hams Ultra is a scenic ultra-distance running event in South Devon, featuring two race options: a 105-mile full circumnavigation and a 50-mile route finishing in Totnes. The course primarily follows the newly established South Hams Way, traversing diverse terrain including public rights of..

The ColyTEN is a scenic 10-mile multi-terrain race held in Colyton, starting and finishing at the Peace Memorial Playing Fields. Approximately 80% of the course is off-road, featuring a route along the River Coly, a steep climb through Ox Woods, and undulating woodland trails in Morganshayes. The fi..