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 293 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!
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 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.
A supported, off road Dartmoor challenge offering 50 km and 30 km routes between Okehampton and Ivybridge with checkpoints and mountain leader support.
A roughly 6 miles off-road moorland race around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing, onsite refreshments and a finishers' medal.
An overnight supported trail event along the ancient Saints Way from Fowey to Padstow and back, with seven manned checkpoints, mandatory kit and issued GPS trackers. Cut off is 17.5 hours and the minimum age is 18.
Races through Westonbirt Arboretum on solid forest paths, offering half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 mile fun run across September 2026 and February 2027, including night races.
A coastal festival in Hope Cove offering trail races, sea swims, family activities, camping and a festival village from 5 to 7 September 2026.
A 50 km point to point multi terrain ultra linking Ramsbury and Renegade breweries, with chip timing, live tracking and a nine hour cut off.
Timed lap event at Coate Water Country Park with 3.35 mile laps, a spinning finisher medal, on-course aid and options for attended or virtual participation.
A country route event at Warminster Town Park on 06 Sep 2026 offering 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family wheelchair and buggy fun run with medals for all finishers.
A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.
Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.
Community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along canal towpaths and local footpaths with marshals and one aid station.
Coastal point to point runs of 50k, marathon and half marathon along the Exe Estuary and South West Coast Path finishing on Babbacombe Downs.
Sunday long slow distance road run from Commune Cafe in Bristol offering a 15 km route, volunteers, regrouping, road terrain and pacing guidance.
Multi-duration trail event in Tehidy Woods on 12 September 2026 offering 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour loop races on a marked 4 mile circuit; entries open.
A 10.5 mile Dartmoor trail race with over 550 m ascent, river crossings, bogs and a volcano ascent; fully marked and marshaled, limited to 250 runners.
Traditional off-road fell race on Dartmoor just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, licensed by the Fell Runners Association, with junior 2 km and 3 km races.
Trail races on the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth Cove offering 10K, 27K and 50K routes that pass Durdle Door and Kimmeridge Bay.