Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

Races in Bath that run through two restored railway tunnels, featuring distances from 500 m family Colourburst to an ultramarathon and a start and finish at Brickfields Park.

An annual 12 mile trail race around the Vale of Pewsey organised by Pewsey Vale Running Club, listed in Worlds Ultimate Running Races. Proceeds from the Terminator have helped the club donate over £101,000 to local charities.

A night trail event near South Brent offering 9 mile and 5 mile routes across trail and Dartmoor moorland, with a marked course, on-course beacons called the King and Queen of the Night, catering, live music and a shared sauna.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

Two coastal trail races on varied terrain from muddy fields to rocky headlands. Distances are 18 miles and 35 miles with the ultra offering over 7000 feet of ascent.

The MTC Winter Green Man Ultra features 30 and 45 mile distances around the City of Bristol. Runners can choose solo or paired entries for this UK Athletics sanctioned loop through the winter landscape.

A winter ultra around Bristol along the Community Forest Path, offered as a 45-mile full loop or 30-mile partial loop run anti-clockwise. The event is self-navigated with GPX files, checkpoints, chip timing and mandatory kit requirements.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

Looped trail events from Bath Racecourse on 28 March 2026 offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and categories for walkers, competitive runners and solo starters.

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse starting at Trenchford Reservoir and finishing near Tavistock, using live GPS tracking and three checkpoints. Solo and pairs entries allowed with a 10 hour cut off.

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

Experience a unique endurance event at Tehidy Woods on the North Coast. Choose to run for three, six, nine, or twelve hours on a scenic four mile loop where the goal is to complete as many laps as possible.

Experience a demanding coastal run along the Cornwall shore with the Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra. Conquer significant elevation gains and technical terrain between iconic lighthouses before a finish in Gwithian.

Cross the length of England in this thirteen day ultra marathon challenge covering 503 miles. Experience a supported journey from Gretna Green to Lands End themed around English folklore and legends.

Experience a 38 mile ultra marathon through the English landscape from Liskeard to Truro. This single day challenge features a tracked route with full check-point support and a bespoke finishers medal.