Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

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.

A circular walk from Pewsey Scout Hut across the Vale of Pewsey to the Marlborough Downs with routes from 10 mile to 35 mile, checkpoint refreshments, site visits and an e certificate for finishers.

A Silver Ticket backyard ultra at Grove Farm Estate on 1 May 2026 where competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Entry includes on-site camping for the runner and two crew.

A three day trail running festival around East Devon with routes from about 25 km to 110 km, including an UTMB Index race and live GPS tracking. Camping, aid stations and event facilities support runners across varied coastal and countrysid..

A trail running event in Exmoor National Park on 2 May 2026 near Lynton, with routes from 5 km to 56 km across coastal and forest terrain. Marked and timed courses include outposts, GPS tracking on the ultra and free parking.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 02 May 2026 that mixes tarmac and woodland trails with climbs, crawls and slides; participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target for Cancer Research UK.

Trail run through bluebell woods near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The event provides way-marked routes, aid stations, finisher medals and on-site facilities.

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.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

A 12 mile off road run across the Clovelly Estate on 3 May 2026, organised by RNLI Events. The course features steep hills and views, tickets are shown from £33.22 to £38.62 and the event is for 18 plus.

Runaway Train in Shepton Mallet on 3 May 2026 combines a cross country trail race, a family walk and a town centre boxty feast, with scenic routes through woods, tunnels and viaducts and 8½ mile, 6 mile and 3 mile options.

A five mile multi terrain race around the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel on 6 May 2026. Organised by East Cornwall Harriers, the event uses paths, woodland and road and offers free field parking.

A point to point 50 miles from Taunton to Minehead with a very flat first half and an undulating coastal second half, six aid stations and a 14 hour cut off.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 9 to 10 May 2026 combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes, with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and cupless aid so runners must carry bottles.

Trail races at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, woods, cliffs and coast. Part of the Endurancelife season with points contributing to the Season Leaderboard.

A timed 20k coastal trail from Portreath beach to Perranporth with one stocked checkpoint, finisher medals and awards for the top three men and women. The event raises funds for Man Down Cornwall and has an optional return minibus.

A linear 40 miles walk along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley, crossing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and passing prehistoric sites. The event uses mapped routes, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and awards a comp..

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Stithians Showground on 09 May 2026, with grassy and gravel terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site parking; minimum fundraising target applies and the event is for ages 13 and over.

A trail event around Dorchester following landscapes linked to Thomas Hardy, with two distances: a five mile Half Hardy Half and a half marathon Original Hardy Half. Mostly off road with notable climbs and an event village at Dorchester Rug..