Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

Run Polzeath's rugged North Cornwall coast on 10 January 2026, with scenic but severe terrain across beach, rock and cliff paths. Choose from 10K to ultra distances and earn Season Leaderboard points in this stunning coastal trail challenge..

The East Devon Round Recce Runs will take place in Axminster from Sunday 11 January 2026 to Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 18 and 23 kilometers.

Take on navigation at West Woods near Marlborough in a regional orienteering event in mature woodland. Courses suit beginners to experienced orienteers, parking is limited so car sharing is encouraged and entry is online only.

Take on Haldon Night at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with single loop night trails from 1K to 10K including canicross. Bring a head torch to follow reflective markers and enjoy chip timing, medals and post race food.

Run under starlit skies in the Dark Skies Series, a winter night trail series across Somerset offering three events with 5km or 10km routes. Enter single races or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher medal.

Join the Twilight Run at Tehidy Country Park in Camborne on 17 Jan 2026 for scenic 2.5, 5 and 10 km trail races with canicross welcome and a medal for all. Friendly vibe, free photos and championship points make it a must.

Tackle Dartmoor in this three race fell series run in pairs only, with challenging navigation and rugged tors across three classic routes. Limited to 35 pairs, entries cover all races and include phone tracking for safety.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick, a scenic 9.6 mile trail run along riverbanks, woodland and fields with about 80% off road and likely muddy January conditions. Finishers get a bespoke buff and a linkable metal medal in the Thornbury series.

Join the Axmouth Challenge on 18 January 2026 for scenic village runs with distances to suit every runner. Finishers enjoy complimentary refreshments while funds raised support the village hall.

Explore Amesbury by torchlight in a lively 60 minute score orienteering event with 24 controls, based at the New Inn. Pre entry is required, so bring lights and hi viz clothing, and juniors under 16 must be accompanied.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a winter coastal trail festival in Coverack, Cornwall, featuring point to point races along the dramatic South West Coast Path. Expect rugged seaside terrain and wild winter weather over distances up to 161 km.

Take on the South Devon coastline at Beesands on 24 Jan 2026 with distances from 10K to ultra through dramatic coastal and inland terrain. Severe surfaces, marked courses and electronic timing make for a tough, scenic challenge.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

Explore marked trails around Stonehenge in a friendly untimed event for walkers and runners, from 5 km to 40 km. Half the proceeds go to Salisbury Hospice and local athletics. Places are limited and it is cupless so bring your own cup.

Tackle muddy trails and steep climbs at the May Hill Massacre, a scenic cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire. Choose a 7 to 8 mile route or the longer 14 to 15 mile Mayhem loop, with a canicross option and limited entries.

Starburster is a twilight 5 or 10 mile run through Hurn Forest on 31 January, with out and back laps on firm forest trails beneath sunset skies. Head torches are required and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England for trail care.

Chase winter trails at the Haldon Winter Run in Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options for runners and canicross teams. Fully marked routes, medals for finishers and championship stages add extra edge.