Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

A multi distance coastal ultra along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site from the Poole area to Exmouth. Distances from 33 km to 105 miles follow the South West Coast Path with self navigation, checkpoint support and live GPS tracking.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A lakeside running event at Siblyback Lake offering 2.5 km, 4.8 km and 9.6 km races plus an eight hour Siblython endurance challenge. On site camping, a café, personalised bibs and medals for all participants.

A moorland fell run in Meavy on Dartmoor featuring a roughly 6-mile Burrator Horseshoe, a 4-mile Sheepstor Challenge and junior races, held alongside the Meavy Oak Fair to raise funds for local parish charities.

A team event of five runners tackling self navigated 100 mile trail routes in Cornwall with crew support every 5 to 6 miles, a 36 hour limit, mandatory kit and qualifying requirements, and a £110 non refundable entry fee.

Part of the MacTuffX UK series in Stoke Gifford, this event combines ten Xercises with repeated runs across solo, doubles and five person relay formats. A LITE weight division is available and all entrants must be 18 and above.

A Race for Life obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol, featuring a mixed terrain muddy 5 km course with 28 m ascent. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes on-site facilities, fundraising support and a finishers medal.

A 12 hour endurance event on a 12 km mixed gravel and tarmac loop in northern Dartmoor, with overnight camping and timed laps. The event raises funds for North Dartmoor Search and Rescue and highlights mental health awareness.

A multi‑terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, East Devon, featuring largely off road running through Widworthy Estate, marshals, water stations and post race refreshments, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

MacTuffX Bournemouth on 21 June 2026 combines ten functional fitness Xercises with running in classic and double distance formats. Solo, doubles and five person relay entries are offered with specified weight divisions and a LITE option.

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.