Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A multi-distance endurance event across Devon following the Erme-Plym Trail and the Two Moors Way to Lynmouth. Options range from a 112 mile nonstop coast to coast to a marathon on Exmoor, with mandatory tracker hire and staffed checkpoints..

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.

A timed loop event in Tehidy Woods on the north coast of Cornwall where runners complete as many 4 mile laps as possible within chosen durations from 3 to 12 hours. Organised by Bys Vyken Events with defined safety and refund rules.

A coastal marathon and ultra from Gwithian with mixed terrain including rock, sand and tarmac. Significant climbing and changeable weather are expected, with affiliated and non-affiliated entry options and specific refund and deferral rules..

A point to point running event on 4 December 2027 from Lelant to Marazion along the European cultural route in Cornwall. Organised by Bys Vyken Events with affiliated and non affiliated entries and ARC permit ARC/27.

MTC Albion is a thirteen day end to end ultra across England covering 503 miles in 13 stages. Each day is an individual ultra and finishers receive bespoke medals, a trophy and personalised race kit.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Liskeard to Truro that forms Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. Entrant numbers are limited, mandatory kit and tracking are required, and cut‑offs are based on a 4 mph minimum.