Trail Running calendar near Trenchford Reservoir 2026-2027

Embark on a unique winter trail half marathon in Bridgend featuring technical forestry trails and a festive atmosphere. Tackle the Hill of Doom and enjoy seasonal treats and a bespoke medal at this limited entry event.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km fun run at Dare Valley Country Park with costumes, music, medals and goody bags for finishers. The route follows park footpaths and has aid stations offering drinks and mince pies.

Slow and Dirty is a level 19k trail race along a former railway route through the Stour valley near Sturminster Newton. The course is waymarked every kilometre and finishes with a medal and festive refreshments.

A free community run along the canal and River Tone between Bridgwater and French Weir Park, Taunton, offering 14-mile and 7.5-mile options; registration is required for planning and insurance and the event is not timed.

A community 7km trail run on New Year’s Eve around Snape’s Point in Salcombe, organised by Let's Go Velo to raise funds for Salcombe RNLI. Entry is listed at £10.

Experience a flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Runners and walkers of all abilities can complete as many laps as they choose on this flat disused railway course.

Experience the rugged beauty of the North Cornwall coast with four trail distances starting from the golden sands of Polzeath. Runners will navigate severe terrain and dramatic coastal paths in this professionally timed event.

Experience a scenic multi terrain run through the Jurassic Coast and Otter valley starting from Budleigh Salterton. Choose between a half or third marathon featuring quiet lanes and historic landmarks.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Experience a technical trail run through South Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose between four distances featuring rugged coastal paths and steep inland hills starting from Beesands.

Experience the mythical landscape of Dartmoor during this midwinter trail event featuring a marathon and half marathon. Run past ancient stone circles and pagan sites on courses that offer significant elevation gain.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 Miles take runners along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park in early February. The weekend offers a two‑lap half marathon and a 5 mile race, with finish medals and charity places available with set f..

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Experience a festive multi terrain run through the hills and mud of East Devon. Choose between ten mile five kilometer or three kilometer routes designed for various experience levels and ages.

Coastal trail races around Portland on 14 February 2027 offering marathon, half marathon and 10k. The route follows the South West Coast Path and is self navigation via GPX, with mandatory kit rules and entries capped at 500.

Traverse the remote wilds of Dartmoor in this supported 30 km or 50 km winter challenge. Open to both runners and walkers, the off road route takes you through the most beautiful and rugged landscapes of the North Moor.

Run through the longest underground tunnels in the UK on a historic railway path in Bath. This event offers distances from 500m to an ultra marathon with both flat and hilly route options for all participants.

A night trail event near South Brent with 9 mile and 5 mile routes across Dartmoor and local paths. The course is marked, includes a King and Queen of the Night beacon, and features catering, live music and a shared sauna afterwards.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.