Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Take on the Combe Crawler, a 13.6 km multi terrain cross country around Ilfracombe's coastal paths, woodland tracks and hills. The tenth running on 23 November 2025 is fully marshaled and raises funds for South West Blood Bikes and North De..

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Night on the Edge is an exciting night running event featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race along the stunning Cornish SW Coast Path. The course starts at Cremyll, traverses through Cawsand, and reaches Rame Head Chapel for the Half Ma..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

Explore Pewsey Downs near Alton Barnes with orienteering courses for all abilities, from easy beginner routes to challenging expert courses. Scenic chalk downland, waterproof maps and electronic timing. Online entry only.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Join the Halloween Twilight Run at Scorrier House on 30 November 2025 for spooky evening fun. Choose a 2.5 km fun run or 5 km and 10 km races with canicross options, enjoy a finisher medal, awards and free photos under atmospheric twilight.

Race The Light is a scenic trail run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe featuring tidal estuary crossings and coastal trails. Choose the 8.5 mile Classic or Half Marathon, head torch required, and finish with a bespoke medal.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

The Fordh Sen Mighal will take place in St Ives on Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 11 miles.

Celebrate Christmas with the Siblyback Santa Scamper at Siblyback Lake, a family friendly run with 2.5, 4.8 and 9.6 km routes welcoming dogs and giving medals to all. Enjoy free race photos and Olive & Co café as the PGE trail finale.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

Join the inaugural Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash for a festive family friendly 5 km trail run at Woodchester, with costumes and a post race cafe. Dress as Santa or an elf to support local charity Allsorts; dogs on short leashes welcome.

Navigate the sand dune maze of Braunton Burrows South at a scenic orienteering event on Sunday 7 December, part of the South West Orienteering League. Multiple courses for all abilities promise coastal views across the Taw estuary and Saunt..

Join a lively 60 minute street and park orienteering score event around the Yachtsman pub, with SI timing and instant splits. Visit as many controls as you can to score points and test your map and pace skills.

Take on the Fairy Tale of Newquay on 13 December 2025, a coastal running festival with 30 mile, 15 mile and 8 mile options along the stunning North Cornwall coast. Expect rugged sea views, festive fun and medals for all finishers.

Join the WRNL Wimborne Christmas Run on Monday 15 December for a festive 60 minute score orienteering challenge around Leigh Park. Find 26 controls worth 500 points, then warm up with mince pies and hot drinks afterwards.

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.

St Piran's Revenge 10K in Perranporth offers a wild coastal trail across dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of climbing. Handcrafted medals and sustainable trophies await finishers in this tough Cornwall race.