Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

Oke Croak is a challenging fell running event held in the northern moor near Okehampton. Covering over 10 miles with more than 2,000 feet of ascent, the race route takes runners from Okehampton to Oke Tor and Yes Tor before returning to the start. The course is self-navigated with compulsory checkpo..

The Bude Lifeboat Run is an annual running event held in Bude, Cornwall, organized by the local running club Bude RATs in support of the RNLI. The event features a 6-mile senior race around Bude’s cycleway, canal towpath, and off-road footpaths, suitable for participants aged 15 and above. Additiona..

The Salisbury Plain Summer Edition is an exciting running event set in the stunning landscapes of Wiltshire, within the largest military training area in the UK. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50km ultra, marathon, and half marathon. The event promises well-stocked aid s..

The Buckland Bounder is an annual scenic multi-terrain running event held in Buckland Monachorum, featuring a course of just over 6 miles, primarily off-road. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, this event coincides with the village's summer fair and encourages participants to pre-register to ensure they r..

The Maverick Original Dorset 2025 is a trail running event held at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage, Dorset, UK. It offers three route options: a 23 km long route with 535 m elevation gain, a 14 km middle route with 318 m elevation, and a 7 km short route with 161 m elevation. The course features technic..

The Branscombe Social Run and BBQ will take place in Branscombe on Saturday 14 June 2025.

Race The Tide, organized by OuterEdge Events, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Flete Estate, Mothecombe, South Devon. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, it offers three race distances: a 28.5-mile Long Marathon, a 15.5-mile Long Half-Marathon, and an 8.5-mile Watery Woodland Trail. T..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event set around the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula. Participants can enjoy a single loop of 10.5K, primarily along the coast path, with options for two laps (half marathon) and four laps (marathon). The course features a mix of hills and flatter sections,..

The Dilton Dash is a multi-terrain running event held at Dilton Marsh Playing Field in Westbury, UK. It features three distances: a 10K race, a 3K race, and a 1/2K fun run, catering to various age groups and abilities. The course includes footpaths, tracks, some road sections, and involves stiles an..

The Truro Trail 10K is a multi-terrain race held in Truro, Cornwall, organized by Truro Running Club. The course covers approximately 10 kilometers, running from Truro to St Clement and Malpas, featuring a mix of road, trail, track, hills, and muddy sections. Known previously as "Meet Your Max," thi..

The Summer Solstice Fell Race, part of the Dartmoor Fell Series, is held at Merrivale on Dartmoor, starting near the Dartmoor Inn. The senior race covers 9.5 km (about 6 miles) of challenging terrain, including steep climbs to Middle Staple Tor and a fast descent to a stream ford, with a route marke..

The Burrator Horseshoe Fell Race is a popular 6-mile moorland running event held annually in Meavy, Dartmoor. The course traverses scenic landmarks including Burrator Reservoir, Sheepstor Dam, and summits of Sheepstor (369m) and Gutter Tor (357m), finishing with a refreshing ford dip and a warm welc..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Cirencester basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km option. The course features rolling hills, charming villages,..

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a vibrant celebration of outdoor activities set in the breathtaking Exmoor National Park. This festival combines the historic Exmoor Perambulation and the Man vs Moor events, offering a variety of challenges for both runners and walkers. Participants can en..

The Jurassic Coast 100 is an ultra-distance trail running event held along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast in South West England. Participants can choose from multiple distances: 33 km (Beer to Exmouth), 50 km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth), 70 km (Poole to Weymouth), 100 km (Weymouth to Exmouth),..

The Umborne Ug is a scenic 10k multi-terrain running event held near Colyton, East Devon, starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall. The course is approximately 75% off-road, featuring a picturesque section through the Widworthy Estate and a challenging wooded area. The route begins with a cloc..

The Greystones 10K Trail Run, organized by North Cotswolds Rotary in collaboration with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Brio Retirement Living, takes place at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Bourton-on-the-Water. This scenic event features a mix of quiet country roads and undulating terrain, ma..

The Smugglers Corsair and Pirate event, held at Land's End, Cornwall, offers a challenging half marathon and marathon along the scenic South West Coast Path. The Pirate Half Marathon covers the route from Land's End to Cape Cornwall and back, while the Corsair Marathon heads towards Mousehole and re..

The Coombe Keynes 10K is a scenic trail race celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Set in the picturesque village of Coombe Keynes, the race takes participants through the historic Lulworth Estate, featuring a mix of chalk downland and woodland paths. The 10km course offers stunning views and is..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is an exciting off-road running event scheduled for June 25, 2025. Participants will tackle a 10km single-lap course that winds through the scenic trails of Wyre Forest, starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre. The event is open to runners aged 14 and above,..