Trail Running calendar near Sidmouth 2026-2027

Steam Challenge on Sunday 30 August 2026 is a timed out and back race along an old train line near Bridestowe with a seven hour limit and medals for finishers. Enjoy undulating off road and paved terrain.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile trail run around the Isle of Purbeck, starting and finishing at Swanage. Take in Jurassic Coast views from Corfe Castle to Old Harry Rocks while running with an experienced coach.

Take on RIDUM 2026, a 30 mile circular ridge run around the Rhymney Valley on 5 September, starting at Parc Penalta. Mostly trail with big climbs, sweeping views and staffed checkpoints offering full support.

Dartmoor In A Day on 5 September 2026 offers a 50 km ultra or 30 km challenge across wild Dartmoor with dramatic tors, river crossings and sea views. Expect remote off road terrain, marshaled support and a festival finish at Ivybridge.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Run among 2,500 trees at Westonbirt Arboretum with options from 1 mile to 10 km, on firm, road like underfoot through curated tree species sections. Tickets are currently sold out but the event offers family friendly activities on site.

Join Carnival Chase at Warminster Town Park on 6 Sep 2026 for friendly 10K, 3K and family 1.2K wheelchair and buggy runs around the boating lake and scenic lanes. Medals for all finishers and refreshments. Enter by 1 Sep.

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.

Join the 10th anniversary Dartmoor Volcano Race, a rugged 10.5 mile trail across rocky, boggy high moorland and a volcano summit. Expect technical terrain, big views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Barney to Beach on 13 Sept 2026 for a scenic 8 mile run from Barnstaple to Crow Point along the Tarka Trail, with a 1 mile kids fun run. Finish festival with live music, medals and family fun supporting Families in Grief.

The The Relentless will take place in Tondu from Friday 18 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

Series finale at Hyde Common in the New Forest with 18 mile, marathon and 50 km trail options across open plains and winding forest paths. Fully marked, it finishes along Hampton Ridge with rewarding views.

Run looped, technical trails through the New Forest from Avon Tyrrell, with a Grade I listed manor as a backdrop. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultra and earn a medal for completing one loop or more.

Run the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 and 27 September 2026, a scenic coast to coast route with 39 hours to finish. Expect 18,000 ft of climbing, two ferry crossings and live GPS tracking.

Choose from 23, 34 or 50 mile routes around the stunning Gower peninsula, with beaches, cliffs and sweeping sea views. Self navigate the Wales Coast Path with GPS tracking and crewed aid stations for an epic coastal trail.

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Run through scenic Margam Country Park with castle views in this chip timed trail event offering 5K and 10K options. Fully marked courses, water stations, finisher medal and award ceremony make it perfect for racers and fun runners alike.

Run across rolling downland and ancient tracks at The Race on the Chase, with routes through Martin Down and historic sites near Salisbury. Choose marathon, half or 10k, enjoy racecourse facilities and a finisher medal with trophies for the..