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 302 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!
August 2026
A family-friendly inflatable obstacle run in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with multiple distances, music zones, a midway water station and a finisher's medal for all participants.
Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with optional wooden finisher medals and a waste-reduction policy.
Ivybridge 3 Tops on 15 August 2026 is a Dartmoor fell race with a senior course of about 10 km and 450 m of climb, plus several junior races and prize categories.
An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.
Multi distance races in Bath featuring long lit railway tunnels converted to a shared use path, with measured courses, on course food stations and event medals.
A Spartan obstacle course weekend at Badminton Estate on Aug 16 2026 offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10K, Beast 21K and a kids race for spectators.
A new 12 km trail around Portmellon and the Wet Bodrugan reserve with varied terrain, 350 m ascent, an aid station at 6 km and prizes for top finishers.
A 10 km multi-terrain trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, with a canicross option. Entries include chip timing, a medal, race photos and a pint cup with a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.
Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.
An evening fell race on Dartmoor with a 7.5 km senior course, marked junior races and a 150 competitor limit.
Two clockwise ultras near Bristol - a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medal, tracking from 2026 and buckle awards for double-event finishers.
Timed races from 2.5 km to a half marathon take place at Scorrier House on 23 August 2026, alongside a five hour endurance event called Scorriergeddon. On-site food, music and awards are part of the event.
An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, fully marked and chip timed with one aid station and a beginner-friendly, mixed-surface course.
A 32 mile coastal walk or run from Weymouth to Swanage with coastal scenery, steep climbs, a 12 hour limit and limited entries; coach transfers are available for a fee.
A guided, social-paced 13 mile urban trail around Exeter's waymarked Green Circle on 23 August 2026. The route follows footpaths and leafy suburban lanes; parking is near Haven Banks and a listed entry price is £5 until 22 August 2026.
Trail races of 8 miles (two laps) and 4 miles (one lap) on the private Newnham estate near Plymouth, with canicross options and proceeds to Bowel Cancer West.
Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering one lap 5 km and 10 km routes, a canicross option, and chip timed results with marshals and a feed station.
A Backyard Ultra in Devon and Cornwall where runners repeat a 4.167 miles loop each hour aiming to complete as many laps as possible on 29 to 30 August 2026.
An eight hour timed out and back event on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps, 70 places and minimum age 18.