Taunton
Trail Running Calendar near Taunton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Taunton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
Free community canal run with 14 mile and 7.5 mile options along the Bridgwater to Taunton towpath; entry includes a compulsory £5 Canal and River Trust donation.
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 half and third marathon around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, featuring varied off-road terrain, river and coastal sections, and staffed aid stations.
A roughly 6.4 mile mixed terrain off road race within Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, organised by Penarth and Dinas Runners and licensed by Welsh Athletics.
A social, self-navigated cross-country run in the Blackdown Hills with route options around 10 and 16 miles, village refreshment stops, and fundraising for Macmillan.
February 2027
A 27 km off road trail around Sidmouth visiting four trig points in order, with a loop finish and proceeds to Cardiac Risk in the Young.
March 2027