Trail Running calendar near Ilminster 2026-2027

Experience a fully supported journey across the remote landscapes of Dartmoor. Choose between 50 km and 30 km routes open to both runners and walkers with expert navigation assistance provided.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

This ultra-marathon offers two epic coastal challenges on Cornwall's Saints Way Trail: a 28-mile route or a 56-mile out-and-back. It features GPS tracking, medals for all, and fully stocked feed stations. The event is based in Looe.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a scenic and flat course for runners of all ages.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Experience a 10.5 mile trail race through southern Dartmoor reaching its highest point at Ryder's Hill. Navigate river crossings, bogs, and a unique volcano ascent on this high level moorland route starting from Scorriton.

Experience the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series featuring three distinct events ranging from 3.8 km to 21 km. Navigate the scenic terrain of Ventnor in this championship series incorporating the SEAA Fell Running Championships.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Experience the final race of the summer series at Sourton Tor featuring hilly courses for seniors and marked routes for juniors starting from the village hall.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

Celebrate twenty years of hope with an 8 mile run or walk from Barnstaple to the dunes of Crow Point. This scenic Tarka Trail event features a children's race and a lively finish line village.

Experience a two lap multi terrain race through Woodland Woods and quiet roads in Plymouth. Finish at the historic Woodland Fort to enjoy post race refreshments and receive your commemorative medal.

The Salmon Run Ultra is a 43-mile race from Exmouth to Dulverton along the Exe Valley Way. It supports salmon conservation and features community events along the course.

Experience the vast landscapes of the New Forest National Park with a choice of three trail distances under an endless sky. Enjoy a fully supported race starting from Hyde Common with beautiful forest views and local wildlife.

Choose your own distance at this New Forest trail event featuring a 3.28 mile loop. Enjoy flexible start times and scenic forest paths with full facilities and a commemorative medal for all finishers.

Experience a challenging trail run along the scenic Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills. Choose between the full marathon or a 16 mile route featuring historic ruins, coastal cliffs, and rugged Dorset countryside.