Trail Running calendar near Kennford 2026-2027

A festive family-friendly fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with 2.5 km and 5.0 km routes. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag; the event includes an aid table, toilets, a café and free parking.

Slow and Dirty is a level 19k trail race along a former railway route through the Stour valley near Sturminster Newton. The course is waymarked every kilometre and finishes with a medal and festive refreshments.

A free community run along the canal and River Tone between Bridgwater and French Weir Park, Taunton, offering 14-mile and 7.5-mile options; registration is required for planning and insurance and the event is not timed.

A community 7km trail run on New Year’s Eve around Snape’s Point in Salcombe, organised by Let's Go Velo to raise funds for Salcombe RNLI. Entry is listed at £10.

Experience a flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Runners and walkers of all abilities can complete as many laps as they choose on this flat disused railway course.

Experience the rugged beauty of the North Cornwall coast with four trail distances starting from the golden sands of Polzeath. Runners will navigate severe terrain and dramatic coastal paths in this professionally timed event.

Experience a scenic multi terrain run through the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley starting from Budleigh Salterton. Choose between a half or third marathon featuring quiet lanes and historic landmarks.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Experience a technical trail run through South Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose between four distances featuring rugged coastal paths and steep inland hills starting from Beesands.

Experience the mythical landscape of Dartmoor during this midwinter trail event featuring a marathon and half marathon. Run past ancient stone circles and pagan sites on courses that offer significant elevation gain.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A trail half marathon and 10K in Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset, run on gravel woodland paths with lap-based routes and limited canicross places. The event is chip timed, fully marked and follows several eco-friendly measures.

A twilight out and back trail in Hurn Forest offering 5 mile and 10 mile options. The event uses 2.5 mile laps, provides aid at the start and finish, and donates 20% of entry fees to Forestry England.

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles take runners along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park in early February. The weekend offers a two‑lap half marathon and a 5 mile race, with finish medals and charity places available with set f..

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 measured 10 mile road race in Melksham with a route through Lacock, a finisher medal and prizes across age categories. The field is limited to 300 places and entries close on 1 January 2027 or earlier if full.

Experience a festive multi terrain run through the hills and mud of East Devon. Choose between ten mile five kilometer or three kilometer routes designed for various experience levels and ages.

Coastal trail races around Portland on 14 February 2027 offering marathon, half marathon and 10k. The route follows the South West Coast Path and is self navigation via GPX, with mandatory kit rules and entries capped at 500.

Traverse the remote wilds of Dartmoor in this supported 30 km or 50 km winter challenge. Open to both runners and walkers, the off road route takes you through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes of the North Moor.

Run through the longest underground tunnels in the UK on a historic railway path in Bath. This event offers distances from 500m to an ultra marathon with both flat and hilly route options for all participants.