Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Explore the sand dunes and complex contours of Braunton Burrows at a colour coded orienteering on Sunday 7 December 2025, part of the Devon League. Courses for all abilities and car sharing available.

Run the North Cornwall coast at the Fairytale of Newquay on 13 December with 8 mile, 15 mile and 30 mile routes finishing at Porth Beach. App timed with GPS trackers, canicross friendly and supporting Newquay Coastguard.

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is f..

Run St Piran's Revenge 10 km through Perranporth beach, dunes, coastal path and moorland with over 1000 feet of ascent for a seaside challenge. All finishers receive handcrafted medals and podiums earn sustainable trophies.

Take on Plain Crazy Winter, a 12.5 mile road and trail challenge on 29 December with hilly, scenic and wintry terrain and a bespoke finisher medal. The race supports the Royal British Legion and entries are limited, so book early.

The Salcombe RNLI Resolution Fun Run is a 7km scenic trail run held in Salcombe, starting from Island Street. The course loops around the picturesque Snape’s Point, offering participants stunning coastal views and fresh air. Taking place on..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train..

Run a scenic off road route from Budleigh Salterton through the Otter valley, Jurassic Coast and quiet country lanes with rolling hills and mud. Choose a half or a shorter third marathon and finish with a solid oak Walter Raleigh coaster.

Explore Polzeath coastline on January 10 2026 with scenic but demanding trail routes along beaches, cliffs and coves suitable from 10K to ultra. Part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard with marked courses, timing and medals.

Run a winter night trail at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K canicross and fun kids 1K and 2K. Fully marked and chip timed with medals, food, photos and post race beer, so bring a head or chest torch.

The The Dirty Devil Stampede will take place in Bovington on Sunday 18 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 15 kilometers.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick a scenic 9.6 mile off road trail run along riverside paths, through woodland and a stream crossing. Earn a metal finisher medal that links to two other Thornbury Running Club races for a collectable series.

The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB will take place in Coverack from Friday 23 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 101 miles.

Run the Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon on 24 January 2026 from Chagford in Dartmoor. Rugged trails visit ancient stone circles and climb about 700 m, offering a magical midwinter trail challenge.

Join the social, self navigated Blackdown Beast, a scenic cross country run from Dunkeswell Airfield supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Expect village hall and pub refreshment stops, stunning hills and 10 or 16 mile options.

Pag an Trails, based in Chagford on Dartmoor’s north-east edge, blends mythic landscapes with a serious challenge. The Marathon (over 28 miles) and Half Marathon (well over 14 miles) feature ascent around 1500m and 700m respectively. Set in..

Take on Endurancelife South Devon at Beesands on 24 January 2026 and tackle severe coastal and hill terrain through a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Options from 10K to Ultra offer big climbs, chip timing and a medal for finis..

Experience iconic views of Stonehenge on the Stonehenge Stomp, a friendly walking event that also welcomes runners. Choose routes from 5 km to 40 km and book online when entry opens on 1 November 2025 as places are limited.

Enjoy a friendly timed trail run through Haldon Forest in Devon on Sunday 1 February 2026, with 2.5K, 5K and 10K options and canicross welcome. Fully marked course, water points and medals for all finishers make it a relaxed, fun challenge.