Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2026-2027

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

An informal roughly 18 km trail run around Bristol, meeting and finishing at Commune Cafe. Organised by Left Handed Giant Run Club with bag drop, toilets and refreshments noted.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor functional fitness competition at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026. Teams and pairs compete in five 20-minute AMRAP workouts that test lifting, carries, obstacles and VO2 capacity.

A roughly 5 mile trail race through Haldon Forest Park near Exeter that includes a hillclimb championship and prize categories, is cupless with water stations, and will donate a share of profits to St Petrock's. Entrants must be 18 or older..

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place in Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park featuring timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events on a 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, camping, on-site food and free event photography.

A Friday evening multi terrain race in Corsham on 10 July 2026 featuring a roughly 6 mile main course and a 2 km junior race, with licensed insurance and proceeds supporting local charities.

Two evening coastal races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance, featuring a 13.1 mile half and a 10.5 km route with GPS tracking, medals, awards and race photography.

Scenic off road 10 km and a short fun run around Tipton St John following footpaths through the Otter Valley, with camping on the village field and local prizes for finishers.

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

Teams of three race from the Packhorse pub to a Midford cider farm and back over an off road route, collecting and carrying a full barrel. Fancy dress is compulsory and prizes include fastest teams and best costume.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A 10 km marked trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, organised by Town and Country Harriers, with marshals on course and 50 percent of proceeds donated to a local charity. Categories follow England Athletics guidance.

A 24 hour solo running or walking event on 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm in Dorset, held on undulating farm trails with a camping option over the weekend. Entries are limited to 40 and the minimum age is 18.

The Cider 5K.ish on 17 July 2026 is a one-lap, undulating trail at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The route crosses fields and tracks, has a 90 minute cut off, and is limited to 136 entrants.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on a private Dorset farm where runners and walkers complete laps at their own pace and collect a medal and goodies. Entry is limited to 204, minimum age 18, with optional weekend camping.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.