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 300 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
A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior races and a 150 competitor limit.
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 on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, 70 places and minimum age 18.
An 8 hour timed off-road event in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on a former train line, limited to 70 entrants and offering medals for finishers.
A guided 13 miles run from Newbridge Car Park exploring Dartmoor's ancient hedges, stone walls and archaeological sites, with a riverside picnic and swim.
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 challenge on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe where runners and walkers complete 5.3 km laps under a Turn Up Get Going format; entries limited to 70.
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.