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 273 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!
October 2026
A three day coastal challenge from near Padstow to Lands End covering up to 78.6 miles with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints, daily transport from event HQ and on course medical support.
A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.
An open-ended backyard ultra near Bedruthan Steps where runners repeat hourly laps of about 6.7 km until one runner covers more laps than anyone else; onsite camping is available.
A 40 mile coastal endurance event from Fistral Beach to St Ives Bay Holiday Park following the South West Coast Path, with GPS tracking, staffed checkpoints and medical cover for participants.
A 10 mile multi terrain race and a 1 mile fun run at Stover School and Stover Country Park, with limited entries, medals for finishers and on site facilities.
Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4th October 2026, 21.2 km with 839 m ascent, waymarked route, chip timing, feed stations and wooden finisher medals.
Lap-based trail event on the Wray Valley Trail from Mill Marsh Park offering distances from 5 km to ultramarathon and medal or no-medal entry options.
Off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester along the Clarendon Way with full, half, mini and relay options, organised by local Rotary clubs to raise funds for charities.
A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.
A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.
Trail running and rucking at Ashton Court on 04 October 2026 with 6 km, 10 km and 21 km routes, Pro and Open categories, and GORUCK Rucker 4.0 gear provided.
A coastal trail 10 km from Mount Hawke with technical terrain and a postrace 24 minute children's event; entries are limited and the organisers donate to the National Trust.
An evening guided run in Yelverton on 07 Oct 2026, about 6 miles on paths and trails via the tramway and the Dartmoor Way; head torches required.
An 8 hour timed event on a measured tarmac out and back loop of 5.3 km near Littleham, Exmouth; entries limited to 75 and minimum age 18.
Inflatable obstacle course in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k options, music zones, medals and family friendly participation rules.
A 55 km self navigated ultra through varied Forest of Dean terrain with GPX navigation, multiple aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a separate canicross category.
Somerset not Levels is a 50 mile LDWA qualifier in Crowcombe with two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks on 10 to 11 October 2026.
A 24 hour loop endurance event at Haldon Forest on 10–11 October 2026 where runners repeat a one-hour loop to record distance and compete for wooden medals and a trophy.
A MacTuffX fitness racing event in Swindon on 11 October 2026 offering solo, doubles and relay formats over 10x400m and 10x800m with included t-shirt and medal.