Trail Running calendar near Exmoor National Park 2026-2027

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering a two lap 13.1 mile race and a five mile option with finisher medals and support for local charity fundraising.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell with a 4.167 mile mixed trail and tarmac loop; competitors run eleven hourly laps and then race a final twelfth lap, with aid stations, medics, showers and parking on site.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A UKA measured 10 mile road race on 14 February 2027 starting and finishing at King George V Playing Field in Melksham. The course passes Lacock, offers prize categories and medals for finishers, and includes water stations and basic race f..

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. Experience vineyard trails with a seven hour time limit and unique medal options for individuals or pairs.

A winter mountain trail event from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 47.5 mile ultra over 11 summits and a 26.2 mile marathon from Merthyr, both on unmarked routes with GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints.

A one way, fully marked 70k ultramarathon along the Taff Trail from Brecon to Nantgarw. The route moves from mountain landscapes to former industrial valleys and includes coach transfer to the start, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.

A fully supported winter traverse across Dartmoor with 50 km and 30 km options from south to north on largely unmarked moorland. Guides, GPX and GPS tracker hire are provided to assist navigation and safety.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.

Winter Trails 10k returns to Dartington Estate on 21 February 2027. The 10 km trail follows riverside and woodland paths with likely mud and some hills, a two hour cut-off, medals and prizes, parking nearby and a cafe on site.

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 28 February 2027 offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid at each lap.

Trail running event in the Black Mountains with marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Crickhowell, marshals, stocked checkpoints and strict mandatory kit requirements; canicross friendly and GPX routes available.

A winter trail ultra around Bristol’s Community Forest Path with two distances, self navigation, chip timing and checkpoint support. Timelords provide pace and navigation for target finishes of 9, 10, 11 or 12 hours.

A winter ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path offering 45 or 30 mile anti clockwise routes. Self navigated with GPX support and pacers, timed checkpoints, cup free aid stations and bespoke finisher medal and technical tee.