South West (England)
Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in South West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 297 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in South West (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Two long trail races across the Mendip Way offering dramatic hilltop views, coastal finish and on-course aid; 30 Miler or 50 Miler with multiple aid stations and medical cover.
Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.
Team based 100 mile self navigated trail event in Cornwall for five runner teams, with crew support, required kit and qualifying experience, entry £110 non refundable.
A canal-side lap event in Exeter on 8 August 2026 offering laps of a 5.3 km course with distances from 5 km to ultra marathon, a no medal entry option, and a 7 hour limit. Places are limited to 50 runners.
A mainly trail 5k loop from Peveril Point to Anvil Point Lighthouse along the Jurassic Coast, part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.
A family-friendly inflatable obstacle run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with multiple distances, music zones, a midway water station and a finisher's medal for all participants.
Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with optional wooden finisher medals and a waste-reduction policy.
Ivybridge 3 Tops on 15 August 2026 is a Dartmoor fell race with a senior course of about 10 km and 450 m of climb, plus several junior races and prize categories.
An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.
Multi-distance running event in Bath with long lit tunnels, races from 500 m to 50 km and a start and finish at Brickfields Park.
Obstacle course races at Badminton Estate on August 16, 2026 featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km, a kids race and spectator access.
Portmellon Trail is a new 12 km trail run on 16 August 2026 around the coastal village of Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan nature reserve. The course is described as fun, technical and challenging and the entry fee is 20 GBP.
A 10 km multi-terrain trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, with a canicross option. Entries include chip timing, a medal, race photos and a pint cup with a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior races and a 150 competitor limit.
Two clockwise ultras near Bristol - a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medal, tracking from 2026 and buckle awards for double-event finishers.
Timed races from 2.5 km to a half marathon take place at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026, alongside a five hour endurance event called Scorriergeddon. On-site food, music and awards are part of the event.
An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, fully marked and chip timed with one aid station and a beginner-friendly, mixed-surface course.