Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Run the rugged Cornish Coast Path past iconic lighthouses at the Lighthouse Marathon on 8 November 2025. Choose the 26.2 miles marathon or the new 34 miles Ultra limited to 70 runners for a tough, stunning seaside challenge.

Tackle the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in the scenic Lower Otter valley, solo or in pairs on a mostly flat loop. Aid stations, a club cafe and hot showers keep you going, and every participant receives a special memento.

Self navigated trail event from Budleigh Salterton along the South West Coast Path and across Woodbury Common to visit trig points. Choose 3, 6 or 8 trigs for about 21 km, 42 km or 53 km, run or walk solo or in pairs with a base camp.

Experience Cornwall's coastline at the Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra on 8 Nov 2025, finishing at Godrevy lighthouse. Sand, rocks and dunes, big climbs and wild weather make this a true coastal challenge.

The Readymoney Ramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Fowey, Cornwall, featuring distances of 8 km, 16 km, 24 km, and 32 km. The course combines 50% trail and 50% road, starting and finishing in Fowey, and includes scenic routes th..

Run a twilight 10 km off road trail through Dorset woods and historic parkland as dusk falls. Enjoy atmospheric scenery, a touch of local ghost lore and medals, trophies and refreshments at the finish; entries are limited.

MoRunning returns to Ashton Court Park in Bristol on 9 November 2025 with 1.5k, 5k and 10k trail friendly routes that mix paths, mud and a testing hill. Support Movember for men's health, grab a finisher medal, wear fancy dress and join the..

Explore Shaw Forest Park, West Swindon on Sunday 9 November 2025 for an orienteering event with courses for beginners to experienced navigators across mixed forest and open terrain. Online entry only, limited maps available so book early.

Join the Wessex Night League in North Salisbury for a one hour score orienteering through urban streets and a hilltop nature park. Fast paced and social, bring lights and hi vis, and pre entry is required.

Join the Lobster Lollop in Padstow on 15 November 2025 for a family friendly trail run along the Camel Trail supporting the National Lobster Hatchery. Multiple distances, medals and free race photos make it a fun day for all.

The Burrator Noir is a unique running event featuring a 12-mile night trail run and a 10k road race, set at the picturesque Discovery Centre at Burrator Reservoir. Participants will navigate a diverse trail that includes moorland, rocky pat..

Enjoy night and day races across Bath Skyline's stone paths, woodland trails and open meadows, with 5km, 10km and a kids 500m plus a dedicated daytime canicross wave. Glow stick marked night courses make for a magical running experience.

Experience torchlit trails and ancient ruins at the Maverick Dark Castle around Corfe Castle on 15 November 2025. Choose 5 km 10 km or 16 km routes for a thrilling off road night run hosted by Maverick Race.

Tackle the Drogo 10, a 10 mile fell race around Castle Drogo with steep climbs, woodland trails and river running across rugged, muddy terrain. Limited entries and half the entry fee supports the National Trust caring for the estate.

Enjoy a small 8 mile trail race through the stunning Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, weaving past ancient stone circles and rolling countryside. Organised by Marlborough Running Club, this popular November event often sells out.

Join the inaugural FOBS 5K Trail Run and Colour Run in Box on 16 November 2025 and support Box Primary School. Choose a family friendly 800 m colour run or a chip timed 5K through scenic Bybrook valley, with treats and certificates for all.

Explore the Cornish coast on a guided training weekend from Holifield Hostel with three scenic runs, including a night run. Ideal for Arc of Attrition prep or anyone seeking coastal trail training, with accommodation and meals included.

The Cardinham Twilight 5 & 10 Mile is a unique trail running event held in Cardinham Woods near Bodmin, Great Britain. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that takes runners through th..

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall in the family friendly Dark Dart Dash, with 10K, 5K, kids races and canicross options. Enjoy marked trails, post race hospitality and help raise funds for a new children's playground.