Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.

A community 10 km run organised by Exeter City Community Trust, held from Race HQ at Haven Banks and routed along the Riverside Valley Park. The event is chip timed, provides water stations, first aid and a finisher medal; minimum age 15.

A 26.2 mile self-navigated coastal run from Rock to Boscastle along the North Cornwall Coast Path with three manned checkpoints and a nine hour cut off. A two person Soft Boiled Relay runs as a separate category.

Hourglass on 27th June 2026 is a last person standing running event of repeated *2 mile* laps around the Royal Cornwall Events Centre. Lap time allowances shrink each circuit and runners are eliminated if they miss the limit.

Timed 24, 12 and 6 hour looped run on a five mile course around Widemouth Bay with camping included and a Cub fun run. Organised by Bude Rats under a UK athletics race license.

Pretty Muddy Cheltenham is a 5 kilometre obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse combining mud obstacles with grass, woodchip and path surfaces. The event includes on-site parking, basic facilities and accessibility support.

A series of certified races on the traffic free Tarka Trail near Barnstaple, featuring measured 10 km up to 50 km distances plus family Colourburst runs and two tunnels along scenic rivers and woodlands.

A coastal marathon, half marathon and 10K in Woolacombe on 28 June 2026 featuring rugged terrain, 12 water stations, event village facilities and a charity fundraising pledge; 2026 entries are sold out.

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

An informal roughly 18 km trail run around Bristol, meeting and finishing at Commune Cafe. Organised by Left Handed Giant Run Club with bag drop, toilets and refreshments noted.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

An outdoor functional fitness competition featuring five 20 minute AMRAP workouts that test strength, endurance and carry skills. Categories include pairs and teams of four with age group divisions and prizes for top finishers.

A roughly 5 mile trail race through Haldon Forest Park near Exeter that includes a hillclimb championship and prize categories, is cupless with water stations, and will donate a share of profits to St Petrock's. Entrants must be 18 or older..

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place in Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park featuring timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events on a 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, camping, on-site food and free event photography.

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a multi terrain running event in Corsham on 10 July 2026 with a main six mile course and a 2 km junior race. The race is Trail Running Association licensed and supports local charities.

Two evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance, featuring a 13.1 mile half and a 10.5 km route with GPS tracking, medals, awards and race photography.

Scenic off road 10 km and a short fun run around Tipton St John following footpaths through the Otter Valley, with camping on the village field and local prizes for finishers.