Taunton
Trail Running Calendar near Taunton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Taunton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
Laps of a 5.3 km canal course in Exeter, flexible start times, medal or no medal entry options, places limited to 50 runners.
An off road hill race around Brent Knoll of about 6 miles with steep climbs, muddy trails and a summit circuit, offering age prizes and a unique finisher medal.
Off-road 10 mile and 5 mile races in Budleigh Salterton on 22 November 2026, organised by Exmouth Harriers, with finisher mementos and parking at Lyme Kiln carpark.
A cupless marathon, half marathon and 10k along flat hard packed Grand Western Canal paths in Tiverton with water refill points and finisher medals.
December 2026
Roughly 10.7 miles of hilly, multi‑terrain trails around Ham Hill with at least ten named climbs, three drink stations for this cupless race and a 270‑entry limit.
Lap based event on the Exeter Canal from 5 km to ultra marathon, flexible start times, medal or no medal entries, limited to 50 runners.
A free social 50k loop around Exeter on 20 December 2026 with donations for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and a 30 person limit.
Untimed off road canal routes of 14 miles or 7.5 miles on 28 December 2026 between Bridgwater and Taunton; entry requires a £5 donation to the Canal and River Trust.
A trail 10 km on New Years Eve 2026 in Sidmouth with coastal and inland loops, a two hour cutoff, age group and team awards, and a bespoke finisher medal.
January 2027
Trail races around Budleigh Salterton with coastal, river and lane sections; options include a 13.6 mile half and an 8.5 mile third marathon.
A midwinter mixed terrain 6.4 miles off-road race around Cosmeston Lakes Country Park organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners under Welsh Athletics licence.
A social, self-navigated cross country run in the Blackdown Hills with 10 mile and 16 mile options, on-route refreshment stops and fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support.
February 2027
Approximately 27 km trail loop around Sidmouth visiting four trig points in order with 3999 ft of elevation; proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the Young.