Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.

An evening trail at Dartington Hall with 10K and 5K single-lap courses, 1K and 2K kids races, and canicross. Green Table will host registration and refreshments while the event raises funds for a new childrens playground.

A timed multi-terrain event in Fowey on 21 November 2026 offering 8, 16, 24 and 32 km races plus a 4-person relay, with routes across Readymoney Cove and the coast path, app timing, medals for finishers and awards for top men and women.

An eight hour timed road event on a tarmac out and back route along an old disused train line near Exmouth. Laps are 5.3k and finishers who complete one to fourteen laps within the permitted time can collect a medal.

A trail running event at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile Classic and a Half Marathon. Courses include estuary crossings, marked and marshalled trails, mandatory head torch and a finisher medal.

An 8 hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with flexible turn up starts and 5.3 km tarmac laps on a former railway. Entrants are limited to 75 and medals are issued from a mixed batch.

A late November trail race through 600 acres of dense woodland at Charborough Estate offering a 10 km loop, a 21 km double loop and a relay for two runners. Expect rough rooted trails, one aid station and a marked course.

Coastal 10 Mile and 10K races run from Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth along largely flat, traffic-free seafront paths past Boscombe Pier. The event features chip timing, water stations, finisher medals, and a plastic free policy.

Fordh Sen Mighal is an 11-mile trail race from Lelant to Marazion on the Cornish coast. The point-to-point route follows a scenic European cultural path. Parking is at the finish, with a bus service available near the start.

Trail running event in Swanage on 5 December 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes along the Jurassic Coast Path; part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season and linked to the Season Leaderboard.

A Christmas-themed Santa run at Siblyback Lake on 5 December 2026 offering three timed distances and canicross-friendly options, with medals for all, awards for top finishers, free race photography and an on-site café.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A festive trail running event at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, offering a 2 km fun run for children plus 5 km and 10 km trail races; on-site parking is available for £5 and entry fees range from £12 to £26.

A festive *10k* trail race in Cockington Country Park near Torquay with hilly, winding trails and countryside views. Finishers receive a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back course along a former train line. Multiple-day challenge options are available; entry closes 26/12/2026 and places are limited to 100.