Trail Running calendar near Sidmouth 2026-2027

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A circumnavigation event in South Hams, Devon offering 100 mile, 44 mile and marathon routes along the South Hams Way and coastal paths, with multiple checkpoints, GPS trackers and a paid ferry crossing.

A weekend LDWA long-distance event of around 50 miles based at Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops via the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks. Entry is for LDWA members 18+ with a recent 30 mile qualification and mandatory kit and tracker..

A 24 hour loop endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour. Multiple distances are offered and organisers provide onsite facilities, participant medals and an overall wooden trophy.

Duchy an Dinas 5 takes place on 11 October 2026 at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel. The event is limited to 150 runners, lists separate affiliated and unaffiliated entry fees, offers medals for all finishers and free parking.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Trail races on 17 October 2026 around the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast, with a **102 km** ultra and a **54 km** ultra, marked courses, outposts and mandatory safety kit for each distance.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3km up to 50km. The event includes themed medals, finishers' goody bags with a vegan option, aid stations, free parking and basic venue facilities.

Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Keynsham Dandy is an off road 12.5 mile race in October organised by Town and Country Harriers with race HQ at The New Inn in Keynsham. The route includes the revived Compton Dando section which crosses a stream.

Trail races at Oxwich Bay with a self-navigated half marathon plus marked 10k and 5k routes. The event is postponed and a new date will be announced.

Wight Lines is a mixed-terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight and Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra, complete 5.3 km laps, and receive a medal for one lap or more.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

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.

Haldon Halloween Twilight Run is held 30 October 2026 at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options. The event uses app based timing, includes free race photography and awards for top finishers.

An eight hour timed off road event on a scenic disused railway in Bridestowe on 31 October 2026. Laps are 5.3 km out and back; participants may complete 1 to 14 laps and can receive a medal on finishing.

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.