Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A Halloween-themed evening event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options, including Canicross and a fun run. Organised by Purple Gecko Events with timing via ST App Service and no chip timing.

Timed turn up event on 31 October 2026 in Bridestowe with out and back laps of 5.3 km on a former train line. Entrants may complete multiple laps within the event period; maximum 70 entrants and minimum age 18.

Trail races around Roadford Lake organised by Sportiva Events. Distances include 10K and half marathon with canicross options. Entries include chip timing, feed station, medal, refreshments and category prizes.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Cornwall’s only all-road marathon, held in Pensilva on 1 November 2026, follows a scenic route across Bodmin Moor and the Fowey Valley. The course has about 2200 ft of elevation and a 6.5 hour cut-off; entries are open.

A ten mile off road trail run in Stonehouse on 1st November 2026 featuring an uphill opening on Horsemarling Lane, muddy undulating trails, a finisher medal, and a 2 hours 30 minutes cutoff; canicross runners are welcome.

A Halloween-themed run at Scorrier House on 1 November 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km courses with canicross options. Medals for all, awards for top finishers, music, food and free race photography.

A weekend of self navigated ultraruns along the South West Coast Path offering five distances from 38 km to 110 miles with GPS tracking. Routes pass coastal features and Exmoor terrain and carry ITRA and UTMB index points.

A point to point trail on the Cornish Coast Path with a 26.2 mile marathon and a 35 mile ultra that visits three lighthouses. Expect mud, rocks, dunes and substantial elevation.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

A set of ultra events along the North and Exmoor coasts on 7 and 8 November 2026. Routes follow the South West Coast Path with self navigation, GPS tracking and transport options to some starts.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

A timed out and back trail run along the Camel Trail in Padstow supporting the National Lobster Hatchery. Distances range from 2.5 km to 10 Miles with canicross categories and medals for every finisher.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

A winter 2026/27 night trail series in Somerset featuring four events with 5 km and 10 km options. Entries are available per race or as a full series and finishers can pre-order a bespoke wooden medal.

A 10 mile cross country race around Castle Drogo on 15 November 2026, featuring 535 m of climb, muddy hilly terrain and water stations at Fingle Bridge and the finish. The event follows FRA rules and does not permit dogs or headphones.

A family friendly MoRunning event at Ashton Court Park with 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, medals and fundraising in support of Movember.

Night trail runs from Corfe Castle in Dorset with three route choices across ridges, commons and woodland. Expect muddy singletrack, an outpost on the long route, no dogs and no headphones.