Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

Test your endurance with this 12 hour Backyard Ultra format race featuring a 4.167 mile loop through the Purbecks. Run as an individual or in a team while enjoying the scenic Jurassic Coast and a lively event village.

Enjoy a unique trail running event where you ride a heritage steam train to your start line before racing back to Minehead along the beautiful Somerset coastline and Quantock Hills.

A vertical ascent race in Cornwall that covers 1000 m of climb over two laps and about 15 miles of inland hills and coastal path. All finishers receive a cowbell medal and prizes are offered by Run 4 Adventure.

Follow the South West Coast Path for 22 miles from Exmouth to Seaton featuring 4000 feet of ascent. Choose between solo, relay, or half distance options for this established trail race along the Devon coastline.

A 15 miles fell race on the Mendips with over 2,000 feet of climbing and a fully marked Category B course. The route starts on Warrens Hill and finishes at Fairlands School where tea and cake are provided.

Return to the rugged Cornish coast for Run Like Hell, a 13 km out-and-back trail race along the cliffs. The event starts from The Hells Mouth Coffee House, offering a scenic and challenging multi-terrain run.

A multi distance event along the Two Moors Way across Devon, featuring a 112 mile non stop coast to coast ultra plus 75 km, 100 km and marathon stages. Participants navigate the waymarked route with live GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

Experience the rugged beauty of the South West Coast Path in South Devon with three distance options. Runners follow a hilly multi-terrain course from Kingswear or Babbacombe to a scenic finish at Shaldon.

Explore the scenic Cotswold countryside south of Bath with this supported trail event featuring four routes ranging from 12.5 to 26.5 miles for both walkers and runners.

Experience a self-navigation ultramarathon through the beautiful Mendip Hills. Choose between the 50 mile or 50 km off-road courses starting from the Mendip Activity Centre for a challenging trail running experience.

A 37 miles coast to coast ultra from Boscastle to Looe on 25 April 2026, crossing Bodmin Moor with live GPS tracking, four checkpoints, a 13.5 hour cut off, medals for all, and support for East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race through Shute Woods and Kilmington. Choose from 7 mile, 4 km, or 1 km distances featuring steep woodland climbs and rolling Devon fields.

Discover the beauty of Dartmoor through a series of ten mile loops starting from Leusdon Memorial Hall. This members only event offers distances up to 31 miles across open moors and woodland trails.

Experience a diverse range of multi terrain races including a full marathon half marathon and 10K. This festival offers distances for all levels plus dog friendly runs and a vibrant colour fun run.

Explore the ancient landscape of the Marlborough Downs and Vale of Pewsey on this circular event featuring routes from 10 to 35 miles passing historic landmarks like Avebury.

Experience a trail running festival through the Jurassic Coast and East Devon countryside. Choose from multiple ultra and trail distances featuring significant elevation and scenery across a World Heritage Site.

Test your endurance at this Silver Ticket backyard ultra in Dorset where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour. Experience a unique mixed terrain course featuring coastal views and local landmarks until only one runner remains.

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

Experience a scenic trail run through beautiful bluebell forests with distances ranging from 5K to a Half Marathon. Enjoy a way-marked course with well-stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for all participants.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.