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 298 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 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.
A 32 mile coastal walk or run from Weymouth to Swanage with coastal scenery, steep climbs, a 12 hour limit and limited entries; coach transfers are available for a fee.
A guided, social-paced 13 mile urban trail around Exeter's waymarked Green Circle on 23 August 2026. The route follows footpaths and leafy suburban lanes; parking is near Haven Banks and a listed entry price is £5 until 22 August 2026.
Trail races of 8 miles (two laps) and 4 miles (one lap) on the private Newnham estate near Plymouth, with canicross options and proceeds to Bowel Cancer West.
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall where runners repeat a 4.167 miles loop each hour aiming to complete as many laps as possible on 29 to 30 August 2026.
An eight hour timed out-and-back event near Bridestowe with scenic 5.3k laps, limited to 70 entrants and a minimum age of 18.
Lap event on an old train line in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, an 8 hour time limit and a finisher medal; limited to 70 entrants.
A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor exploring ancient hedges, stone walls and archaeological features with stops for interpretation.
Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.
A community 3K run or walk on 30 August 2026 in Bridestowe with an undulating off road course, limited to 70 entrants; children under 11 require an accompanying adult.
An 8 hour timed event on 31 August 2026 in Bridestowe with 5.3 km out and back laps on a former train line, open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over.
September 2026
A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.
A multi day coastal festival at Hope Cove 4 to 7 September 2026 offering trail races, sea swims, swimrun events, camping, live music and family activities.
A 30 mile ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.
A 50 km off-road Dartmoor challenge with a 30 km option, scenic moorland route from Okehampton to Ivybridge supported by mountain leaders and checkpoints.
Experience a challenging 6 mile moorland race across the rugged terrain of Dartmoor including steep climbs and woodland trails. This historic off road event finishes with a fast downhill run at the iconic Haytor Rock.
Two ultra-distance events along the Saints Way Trail in Cornwall on 05 September 2026, offering 28-mile and 56-mile routes, live GPS tracking, feed stations, medals and race photography.