Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The The Bath Beat will take place in Bath on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run between 12 and 26 kilometers.

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon is set to return for its fifth year in 2025, following a scenic route that showcases the newly established Sid Valley Ring walking trail. Participants will experience an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes and picturesque villages, including Sidbury and Sal..

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a challenging running event featuring 50-mile and 50-kilometre self-navigation ultramarathons set in the scenic Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Organized by volunteers from Bristol's Town & Country Harriers, the event aims to benefit the Mendip Hills..

The Smugglers Way 2025 is part of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge, featuring a 37-mile self-navigation stage across Cornwall. This event takes place on April 27, 2025, starting from Looe and traversing the scenic landscape, including Brown Willy on Bodmin Moor. Participants will encounter..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event that challenges participants to run 6,706 meters (4.167 miles) every hour until only one runner remains. Set in a scenic course featuring diverse terrains, including grass, gravel, and tarmac, the event offers a unique experience with views o..

The East Devon Round is a trail running festival taking place over the first bank holiday weekend in May. The event features five different races, including a challenging 64-mile ultra marathon that traverses stunning landscapes, including three National Parks and a World Heritage Site. Participants..

The Maverick Exmoor Goat 2025 is an exhilarating trail running event set in the stunning Exmoor National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes and coastal paths. Participants can choose from four challenging routes: Ultra (56 km), Long (42 km), Middle (21 km), and Short (15 km), each offering brea..

The Bluebell Bash is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque bluebell forests of Manswood, Wimborne. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K, and a 5K, all of which are suitable for canicross. The event features well-stocked aid stations, a finis..

A Guided Run: Hard Targeting to Tavy Cleave is an upcoming event that invites participants to explore the scenic west side of Dartmoor. The approximately 10-mile route begins at a free car park near the Dartmoor Inn in Lydford and features a mix of faint tracks and open moorland, making it more of a..

The Marlborough Downs Challenge is an exciting trail running event featuring two distances: a 33-mile race and a 20-mile race, both set in the stunning Wiltshire countryside. Participants will navigate scenic routes that include the Wansdyke Path, Tan Hill Way, and the White Horse Trail, with signif..

The RNLI Yellow Welly Cobble Wobble is a challenging 12-mile off-road run set in the scenic Clovelly Estate, taking place on May 4, 2025. Participants will navigate through diverse terrains, including woodland trails and steep climbs, while enjoying breathtaking views of the North Devon coastline an..

The Boconnoc 5 Mile is a multi-terrain running event organized by East Cornwall Harriers, set to take place at the picturesque Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel. This race features a diverse route that includes unmade paths, woodland, and road, making it a unique experience for participants. Schedule..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a scenic 50-mile running event that features a predominantly flat course, making it ideal for first-time ultra runners and those seeking a fast race. The route begins along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path, transitioning to the River Parrett Trail and eventually..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon that combines the routes of the Flat 50 and Hilly 50, offering a unique running experience through the scenic landscapes of Somerset. Participants have a generous 32-hour cut-off to complete the race, which features a diverse terrain, in..

The Ridgeway 40 Walk is a challenging 40-mile event held annually, traversing the historic Ridgeway path from Avebury in Wiltshire to Streatley in Berkshire, UK. Participants navigate a scenic route rich in history, including ancient earthworks and Neolithic sites. The event provides essential suppo..

The Endurancelife Exmoor event features a range of challenging trail running courses, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the stunning Exmoor National Park, participants will navigate tough terrains that include steep climbs, wooded valleys, and breathtaking coastal..

The Semington Slog 10K is a community-focused running event taking place on May 10, 2025, starting and finishing at St Georges School in Semington. Participants can choose between a 10K route that winds through the village and along the scenic Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, or a shorter 2K loop arou..

The Coast to Coast Copper Trail is an 11.5-mile trail running event taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Cornwall. The race runs from Portreath on the North Coast to Devoran Quay on the South Coast, following historic transport routes first opened in 1812 that transported copper for local mine..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon set in the stunning landscapes of Somerset, England. Known for its breathtaking scenery, the course features significant elevation changes, including steep climbs and descents through ancient woodlands, rugged coastlines, and pict..

The Collingbourne Races feature a half marathon and a 10km run, both set in the picturesque Collingbourne woods in Ludgershall. This off-road event offers a mix of bridle tracks, woodland paths, and single-track running, making it suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can expect ample par..