Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

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 routes and a 150 runner limit.

Two ultra distances on the Community Forest Path around Bristol with self navigation, four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals and optional race shirts from 2026.

Timed races and a five hour Scorriergeddon endurance event at Scorrier House Cornwall on 23 August 2026, with food stalls, music and medals for all.

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 roughly 32 mile coastal route from Weymouth to Swanage with varied coastal scenery, steep climbs and a 12 hour time limit with limited coach transfer available.

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 and 4 miles at Newnham Park near Plymouth with canicross options; proceeds support Bowel Cancer West.

Trail races at Wimbleball Lake offering 10K and 5K runs plus canicross, lakeside trails, camping, chip timing and event photos during the sports festival.

Repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner remains; a timed backyard ultra weekend that raises funds for Bowel Cancer West.

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.

An 8 hour timed off-road event in Bridestowe with 5.3 km laps on a former train line, limited to 70 entrants and offering medals for finishers.

A guided 13 mile run from Newbridge Car Park across Dartmoor, visiting Bronze Age and medieval field systems, tors, and valley sections. The route has about 680 m ascent and requires trail shoes and half marathon fitness.

Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.

An 8-hour timed challenge on a scenic disused train line near Bridestowe where runners and walkers complete 5.3 km laps under a Turn Up Get Going format; entries limited to 70.

A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.

A multi day coastal festival at Hope Cove 4 to 7 September 2026 offering trail races, sea swims, swimrun events, camping, live music and family activities.

A **30 mile** ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.