Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest is an adventurous running event taking place from June 27 to June 28, 2025, at Ocra Pavilion in Okehampton, Devon. Participants can choose between two distances: 100km and 50km. The race features a unique format where runners are transported to undisclosed starting lo..

The Exeter 10K River Run is a well-organized running event held in Exeter, following a picturesque, flat, and traffic-free route along the River Exe. It is ideal for runners of all abilities, especially beginners and those transitioning from shorter distances or preparing for autumn marathons. The c..

The North Devon Marathon, held in Woolacombe, North Devon, is renowned as one of the UK's toughest and most scenic marathons. Celebrating its 16th year in 2025, the event offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, attracting runners seeking a challenging and beautiful course. The route tra..

A Guided Run: Hay Tor and the Tors Around It is a 10-mile trail running event held on the eastern side of Dartmoor. The route starts at the Hay Tor visitor center car park and features mainly grassy tracks with good footing, making it more trail than fell running. The course is undulating with gentl..

The Summer Sunset Half in Perranporth is a scenic half marathon supporting Cornwall Air Ambulance. Participants run an out-and-back course along Cornwall’s stunning north coast, starting from Perranporth Beach and heading to the Bowgie Inn at Crantock before returning at sunset. The event features a..

The Otter Rail and River Run is a scenic off-road 10km race held annually at Tipton St John Playing Field in Devon, England. The undulating course follows public footpaths and rights of way through the picturesque Otter Valley, running alongside the River Otter, through Harpford Woods, along the old..

The Cosdon Hill Race, organized by Okehampton Running Club, is a traditional fell running event held in the picturesque village of Belstone, Devon. Covering approximately 3.1 miles with a challenging 300m ascent, runners navigate rough, open terrain from Belstone Village to the beacon atop Cosdon Hi..

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K is a fast, traffic-free race held on scenic footpaths around the River Exe and Exeter Quay. Suitable for all abilities, including novice runners and those aiming for personal bests, the event features a flat route with official timing and UK Athletics licensing (TBC). Pa..

The Hope Trail Festival is a vibrant trail running event held at Newnham Park near Plymouth, Devon. Featuring a scenic 5-mile loop through a beautiful oak wooded valley on a private 1550-acre estate, the festival offers 12, 24, and 36-hour timed endurance races for solo runners, pairs, and teams of..

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Corsham, Wiltshire, organized by Corsham Running Club. Scheduled for July 11, 2025, it features a main race of approximately 6 miles (10 km) that traverses varied terrain including muddy, hilly, and technical sections around Hazelbur..

The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025 is a trail running event held at the historic Sudeley Castle in the heart of the Cotswold Hills, England’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Celebrating its 10th year, the race offers four routes ranging from 15 km to an ultra 51 km, all featuring rolli..

The Forest Flyer is a nearly 5-mile running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter. The course features forest tracks, paths, and fire roads, offering a scenic and varied trail running experience. Open to participants aged 18 and over, the race provides water at two stops and the finish line,..

The Piddle Wood Plod 10km is a scenic trail race held on July 13, 2025, starting at Thurlbear Primary School. The route features two laps through forest tracks and country lanes, passing notable landmarks such as Piddle Wood, Happiness Hill, and Wych Lodge fishing lake. The course includes gentle un..

Purdown Pursuit is a challenging 10km trail running race held around Stoke Park in Bristol, organized by the Town and Country Harriers (TACH). The event takes place near Countess Walk, Stapleton, and features a fully marked course with steep climbs, tree roots, and rocky terrain, requiring appropria..

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a scenic running event held at Wyedean School in Sedbury, UK, featuring 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances. The courses primarily follow the flat, shaded Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line, including a unique 1.1km stretch through the refurbished and lit T..

The Gecko Gathering - Harlyn 2025 is a coastal running event held in Cornwall, Great Britain, featuring two distances: a 10.5 km and a half marathon (21 km). The half marathon route runs from Harlyn Beach to Padstow and back, while the 10.5 km race goes from Padstow to Harlyn, both following the sce..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual 7-mile multi-terrain running race held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, typically in late July. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, quiet country lanes, and green lanes, with some hills and varied terrain, making it a challenging and scenic route. The ra..

The Looe Summer Run is a 5.75-mile multi-terrain race held in West Looe, Cornwall, starting and finishing at The Millpool Centre. The scenic course follows the West Looe riverside, passes through Kilminorth Woods along the upper bridle path to Trelawne Woods, then descends towards the Looe Estuary,..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers 50km, 25km, and family-friendly 10km loop options. The course features the first Minehead section..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The race is predominantly off-road, following the picturesque River Dart, and starts and finishes on Borough Park. The Totnes Leisure Centre serves as the race headquarters, offering ample facilities i..