Trail Running Calendar South West (England) 2025-2026

The Forest Flyer is a running event taking place in Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, covering nearly 5 miles of scenic forest tracks, paths, and fire roads. Organized by Haldon Trail Runners, the event features categories for both male and female participants, with prizes for the top finishers and age ca..

The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025 is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Cotswold Hills, starting from the historic Sudeley Castle. Celebrating its 10th year, the event offers four challenging routes: Ultra (51 km), Long (43 km), Middle (23 km), and Short (15 km), each showcasing th..

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a running event scheduled for July 20, 2025, featuring a variety of distances including a 10km, half marathon, and marathon. The race takes place along the scenic Wye Valley Greenway, incorporating the historic Tidenham Tunnel. Participants can enjoy a predominantly flat..

The Tywardreath Trotter is an annual running event held in Tywardreath, Cornwall, featuring a 7-mile multi-terrain race and a 1-mile fun run. Scheduled for a Saturday evening between July 24th and 30th, the event attracts participants of all ages, with the fun run open to everyone and the main race..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event taking place in Somerset and Exmoor, featuring a scenic 50 km loop, along with 25 km and 10 km options. Set against the backdrop of Dunster Castle, participants can walk, jog, or run while enjoying stunning coastal views and challe..

The Totnes 10K is an exciting running event scheduled for August 3, 2025, starting and finishing at Borough Park, with the Totnes Leisure Centre serving as the Race HQ. This nearly all-off-road race follows the scenic River Dart and features a limit of 625 participants, having sold out in five of th..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra marathon covering a total distance of 184 miles along England's longest river path, the Thames. Participants will tackle unique stages each day, including the Cotswold Ultra, Oxford Ultra, Windsor Ultra, and Richmond Ultra. All finishers receive bespoke m..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon that takes participants along the scenic Thames Path, starting from Kemble Station and concluding at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The route features picturesque landscapes, including meadows, bridges, and locks, with four checkpoints..

The Hilly Helmet Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at Leighton Recreation Centre in Westbury on August 6, 2025. Celebrating its 9th year, the event aims to raise funds for Brain Tumour Support. Participants are encouraged to wear creatively decorated helmets, with prizes awarded fo..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an exciting running event returning for its 9th edition, featuring two distinct races. The Dartmoor Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultra-distance race that traverses open moorland and includes significant elevation changes. The Great Escape is a long half..

The Dartmoor Big Day Out, organized by OuterEdge Events, features two exciting trail running races: The Crossing and The Great Escape. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon that takes participants from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing the stunning Dartmoor landscape. It includes ful..

The Ramsbury Gold 10km is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Ramsbury Estate, hosted by the Ramsbury Brewery. This event features a scenic route that is accessible to runners of all abilities, including Canicross participants. Runners will enjoy a mix of local trails, woodlands,..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival, organized by MudCrew, is a thrilling running event set along the picturesque South Cornwall Coastal Path. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, the festival features a variety of challenging races, including the 64-mile Plague, 32-mile Black, 20-mile Red, and 11-mile White..

The Two Tunnels event, taking place in August 2025 in Bath, UK, offers a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various race options, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and fam..

The Great Links Tor – Flyer – Dartmoor Fell Series will take place in Okehampton on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

The Newnham 8 Miler and 4 Miler is a popular running event set in the scenic Newnham Park on the outskirts of Plymouth. Scheduled for August 22, 2025, this event offers participants the chance to run on a private estate, featuring both an 8-mile and a 4-mile trail run. The 8 Miler consists of two la..