Trail Running calendar near Sidmouth 2026-2027

An approximately eight mile multi terrain race around Crooklets and Maer Down in Bude featuring coastal and countryside trails, water stations, and a charity donation to Bude Surf Life Saving Club. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Black Hill Run is a trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km courses through rural terrain. The event is organised by Bere Regis Scout Group and is linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.

The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.

A guided, slow-paced run around Burrator Reservoir of about 11 to 12 miles across paths, trails and open moorland, gaining over 2000 ft and offering reservoir views, photo opportunities and notes on local Dartmoor history.

A fully supported 100 mile route around Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026, starting and finishing in Looe. Competitors have 39 hours, live GPS tracking, two ferry crossings and seven feed stations.

Three coastal trail races on 26 September 2026 around the Gower Peninsula offer routes of 50, 34 and 23 miles along cliffs, bays and coastal paths. The event is self navigated with checkpoints, GPS tracking and coach transfers to starts.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

A functional fitness race at Neath Sports Centre on 26 September 2026 featuring ten Xercises plus running, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay categories and standard and LITE weight divisions.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.

Trail race at Margam Country Park offering 5 km and 10 km routes through woodland with castle views. The event features chip timing, water stations, a finisher's medal and parking included with entry.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

A demanding trail race of about 50 miles across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 m of ascent, three staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and GPS tracking, and specified entry requirements including prior trail marathon experience.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

Cornwall Backyard Ultra sends runners on hourly 6.7 km loops between Bedruthan Steps and St Eval, with coastal views and on site camping. This open ended endurance test finishes when one runner remains after completing a lap.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with flexible distances from 3 km to ultramarathon options. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins and refreshments including doughnuts and ice cream.

A multi terrain 10 mile race through Stover Country Park with a separate 1 mile Fun Run for children. The event is limited to 325 runners and offers medals, parking, changing rooms and free race photos.